Human Anatomy Regions Quiz

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Which of the following is a part of the Axial Region?

  • Frontal (correct)
  • Fibular
  • Coxal
  • Acromial

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?

<p>Brachial (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following regions with their anatomical terms:

<p>Thorax = Chest Abdomen = Belly Back (Dorsum) = Upper back area</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the region at the wrist?

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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.
  • Manus (Hand)
    • Pollex: thumb.
    • Palmar: palm of the hand.
    • Digital: fingers.

Lower Limb

  • Coxal: hip region.
  • Femoral: thigh area.
  • Patellar: kneecap area.
  • Crural (Leg)
    • Fibular or Peroneal: relates to the side of the leg.
  • 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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