Human Anatomy Terminology Quiz

Questions and Answers

The ______ region is located in the front of the elbow.

antecubital

The ______ refers to the palm of the hand.

palmar

The ______ is known as the back of the knee.

popliteal

The ______ region is found at the base of the spine, between hips.

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The ______ area refers to the lateral side of the lower leg.

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Study Notes

Anterior Body Landmarks

Abdominal: Refers to the front trunk area between the ribs and hips.
Antecubital: Location at the front of the elbow.
Antebrachial: Pertains to the forearm region.
Axillary: The armpit area.
Brachial: Associated with the upper arm.
Buccal: Relates to the cheek region.
Carpal: Refers to the wrist area.
Cervical: Indicates the neck region.
Cranial: Pertaining to the skull.
Cephalic: Refers to the head.
Coxal: Relates to the hip area.
Crural: Pertains to the leg.
Deltoid: Refers to the lateral shoulder.
Digital/Phalanges: Name for fingers and toes.
Facial: Pertaining to the face.
Femoral: Refers to the thigh.
Frontal: Indicates the forehead region.
Hallux: Refers to the great toe.
Inguinal: Related to the groin region.
Mammary/Pectoral: Refers to the breast region.
Manus/Manual: Pertains to the hand.
Mental: Refers to the chin.
Nasal: Pertaining to the nose.
Oral: Refers to the mouth.
Orbital/Ocular: Pertains to the eye.
Otic: Refers to the ear.
Patellar: The front of the knee.
Palmar: Relates to the palm of the hand.
Pedal: Refers to the foot.
Pelvic: Refers to the lower abdomen, between the abdominal and inguinal regions.
Peroneal: Indicates the lateral side of the lower leg.
Pubic: Pertains to the genital region.
Pollex: Refers to the thumb.
Sternal: Relates to the breastbone region.
Tarsal: Refers to the ankle area.
Temporal: Pertains to the temple region.
Thoracic: Indicates the chest area.
Umbilical: Refers to the navel region.

Posterior Body Landmarks

Calcaneal: Refers to the heel.
Dorsal: Pertains to the back of the body.
Dorsum: Indicates the back of the hand.
Gluteal: Refers to the buttocks.
Lumbar: Pertains to the lower back.
Occipital: Refers to the back of the head.
Olecranon/Cubital: Indicates the back of the elbow.
Perineal: Refers to the area between the anus and external genitals.
Plantar: Pertains to the sole of the foot.
Popliteal: Refers to the back of the knee.
Sacrum: Indicates the area between the hips.
Scapular: Refers to the shoulder blade region.
Sural: Pertains to the calf area.
Vertebral: Refers to the spine.

Description

Test your knowledge of human anatomy with this quiz focused on anatomical terms related to the body's regions and structures. From the forearm to the hip, assess your understanding of terminology used in health and medical fields.