Body Regions Terminology Quiz

Body Regions Terminology

• Abdominal: Refers to the region of the abdomen.
• Acromial: The top outermost part of the shoulder.
• Antebrachial: Pertains to the forearm.
• Axillary: Relates to the underarm area.
• Brachial: Refers to the upper arm.
• Buccal: Denotes the cheek area.
• Carpal: Relates to the wrist region.
• Cervical: Refers to the neck area.
• Coxal: Pertains to the hip region.
• Crural: Refers to the front part of the lower leg (shin).
• Deltoid: The outer curve of the shoulder, shaped by the deltoid muscle.
• Digital: Pertains to fingers and toes.
• Femoral: Refers to the thigh.
• Fibular: Relates to the lateral part of the lower leg.
• Frontal: Refers to the forehead.
• Inguinal: The area where the thigh meets the trunk (groin).
• Nasal: Pertains to the nose.
• Oral: Refers to the mouth.
• Orbital: Relates to the eye socket.
• Patellar: Refers to the knee cap.
• Pelvic: Overlaying area in front of the pelvis.
• Pubic: Pertains to the genital region.
• Sternal: Relates to the breastbone area.
• Tarsal: Refers to the ankle region.
• Thoracic: Pertaining to the chest.
• Umbilical: Relates to the navel area.
• Calcaneal: Refers to the heel of the foot.
• Cephalic: Pertains to the head.
• Gluteal: Refers to the buttock region.
• Lumbar: Area of the back between ribs and hips.
• Occipital: Refers to the back of the head.
• Olecranal: The back surface of the elbow.
• Popliteal: Refers to the posterior knee area.
• Sacral: The area between the hips.
• Scapular: Refers to the shoulder blade region.
• Sural: Pertains to the calf region.
• Vertebral: Refers to the area of the spine.
• Plantar: Pertains to the bottom of the foot.
• Antecubital: The front surface of the elbow.

Body Cavities

• Abdominal Cavity: Contains stomach, intestines, spleen, liver, and other vital organs.
• Thoracic Cavity: Hosts the lungs and heart, surrounded by ribs, separated from the abdominal cavity by the diaphragm.
• Cranial Cavity: Space inside the skull that contains the brain.
• Spinal Cavity: Contains the spinal cord.
• Ventral Body Cavity: Encompasses both the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.
• Dorsal Body Cavity: Contains the cranial cavity and spinal column.
• Pleural Cavities: Relate to the lung cavities.
• Mediastinum: The region between the lungs in the chest cavity.
• Pericardial Cavity: Contains the heart.
• Diaphragm: A muscle forming the bottom wall of the thoracic cavity, crucial for ventilation.
• Pelvic Cavity: Contains the urinary bladder, reproductive organs, and rectum.

Abdominal Regions

• Right Hypochondriac Region: Upper right region below the ribs, extending over the abdomen.
• Left Hypochondriac Region: Left lateral region just below the ribs.
• Right Lumbar Region: Located on the right side of the umbilical region.
• Left Lumbar Region: Located on the left side of the umbilical region.
• Right Iliac Region: Positioned in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen.
• Left Iliac Region: Positioned in the lower left quadrant of the abdomen.
• Epigastric Region: Upper central region of the abdomen.
• Umbilical Region: Central area around the navel.
• Hypogastric Region: Lower central region of the abdomen below the umbilical region.