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Which term refers specifically to the area around the chin?
Which term refers specifically to the area around the chin?
Which region is associated with the elbow?
Which region is associated with the elbow?
What term describes the sole of the foot?
What term describes the sole of the foot?
Which of the following regions is NOT part of the upper extremity?
Which of the following regions is NOT part of the upper extremity?
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Which area is indicated by the term 'Coxal'?
Which area is indicated by the term 'Coxal'?
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Study Notes
Body Regions and Parts
- Cephalic (Head): Includes Cranial (surrounding the brain), Occipital (back of head), and Auricular (ear).
- Cervical (Neck): Upper extremity parts include Deltoid (shoulder), Brachial (arm), Antecubital (front of elbow), Olecranal (elbow), Antebrachial (forearm), Carpal (wrist), Dorsum of the hand, Manus (hand), Palmar (palm), and Digital (finger).
- Thoracic: Vertebral (spinal column) is part of the thoracic region. Other parts include Axillary (armpit), Mammary (breast), Pectoral (chest), and Sternal (sternum).
- Abdominal: Includes lumbar (lower back), sacral, gluteal (buttock), and perineal regions; as well as the abdomen.
- Pelvic: Includes Coxal (hip), inguinal (groin), and pubic regions.
- Lower extremity: Parts include Femoral (thigh), Patellar (kneecap), Popliteal (posterior of knee), Crural (leg), Sural (calf), Calcaneal (heel), Plantar surface (sole), Tarsal (ankle), dorsum of the foot, digital (toe) and pes (foot).
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Description
This quiz covers the various regions and parts of the human body, including the cephalic, cervical, thoracic, abdominal, pelvic, and lower extremity areas. Test your knowledge on anatomical terminology and spatial orientation of body parts. Ideal for students studying human anatomy or related fields.
