Questions and Answers
Which of the following is a part of the Axial Region?
What is the term for the region corresponding to the head?
Cephalic
The ______ is the region of the body associated with the neck.
Cervical
The Pelvic region is part of the Appendicular Region.
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Which anatomical region is located in the Upper Limb?
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Match the following regions with their anatomical terms:
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What is the term for the region at the wrist?
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Study Notes
Axial Region
- Includes the central part of the body, comprising the head, neck, and trunk.
Cephalic (Head)
- Frontal: forehead area.
- Orbital: pertains to the eyes.
- Nasal: relates to the nose.
- Oral: associated with the mouth.
- Mental: refers to the chin.
Cervical (Neck)
- Connects the head to the torso and houses vital structures like the trachea and jugular veins.
Thoracic
- Axillary: armpit area.
- Sternal: related to the breastbone (sternum).
- Mammary: associated with the breasts.
Abdominal
- Umbilical: belly button region.
- Pelvic: lower abdomen area, includes reproductive organs.
- Inguinal: groin region.
Pubic (Genital)
- Pertains to the genital area of the body.
Appendicular Region
- Relates to limbs and their attachments to the body.
Upper Limb
- Acromial: shoulder region.
- Brachial: arm area.
- Antecubital: front of the elbow.
- Antebrachial: forearm area.
- Carpal: wrist region.
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Manus (Hand)
- Pollex: thumb.
- Palmar: palm of the hand.
- Digital: fingers.
Lower Limb
- Coxal: hip region.
- Femoral: thigh area.
- Patellar: kneecap area.
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Crural (Leg)
- Fibular or Peroneal: relates to the side of the leg.
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Pedal (Foot)
- Tarsal: ankle region.
- Metatarsal: foot's midsection.
- Digital: toes.
- Hallux: big toe.
Key Regions
- Thorax: chest area, containing vital organs such as the heart and lungs.
- Abdomen: area housing digestive organs and lower structures.
- Back (Dorsum): posterior aspect of the torso, including the spine.
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Test your knowledge on the various regions of human anatomy, including the axial and appendicular regions. Dive into specifics like cephalic, cervical, thoracic, and limb classification. This quiz will challenge your understanding of anatomical terminology and body structure.
