Human Body Regions Flashcards

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What is the term for the frontal area of the body?

Orbital

Buccal

Deltoid

Frontal (correct)

What is the term for the area around the eyes?

Buccal

Deltoid

Frontal

Orbital (correct)

What is the term for the cheek area?

Thorax

Deltoid

Buccal (correct)

Mammary

What is the term for the shoulder area?

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What is the term for the chest area?

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What is the term for the breast area?

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What is the term for the front of the elbow?

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What is the term for the abdominal area?

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What is the term for the region around the navel?

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What is the term for the palm side of the hand?

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What is the term for the groin area?

Pubic Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the thigh area?

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What is the term for the kneecap?

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What is the term for the back of the head?

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What is the term for the neck area?

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What is the term for the shoulder blade area?

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What is the term for the armpit area?

Axillary Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the upper arm area?

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What is the term for the lower back region?

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What is the term for the forearm area?

Antebrachium Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the buttock area?

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What is the term for the area behind the knee?

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What is the term for the sole of the foot?

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Study Notes

Body Regions Flashcards

Frontal: Refers to the forehead region of the body, part of the cranial cavity.
Orbital: Pertains to the eye socket area, housing and protecting the eyes.
Buccal: Describes the cheek area, important for facial structure and oral cavity.
Deltoid: Indicates the rounded contour of the shoulder, relevant for muscle attachment and movement.
Thorax: The part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, containing vital organs such as the heart and lungs.
Mammary: Relates to the breast region, significant for lactation and breast tissue.
Antecubital Fossa: The area in front of the elbow, commonly associated with venipuncture.
Abdominal: Refers to the region of the belly, encompassing major digestive organs.
Umbilical: Relates to the navel or belly button, often used as a landmark in anatomical studies.
Volar: Refers to the palm of the hand or sole of the foot, important for grasping and locomotion.
Pubic: Describes the lower front area of the abdomen, significant in reproductive anatomy.
Femoral: Pertains to the thigh region, crucial for movement and weight bearing.
Patella: Also known as the kneecap, it protects the knee joint and aids in leg movement.
Occipital: Refers to the back part of the skull, important for protecting the brain.
Cervical: Relates to the neck region, supports the head and houses vital structures for respiration and blood flow.
Scapula: The shoulder blade, providing attachment points for muscles and a key role in shoulder mobility.
Axillary: Pertains to the armpit area, significant for the presence of lymph nodes and vessels.
Brachium: Refers to the upper arm, important for movement and muscle strength.
Lumbar: Relates to the lower back, encompassing the lumbar vertebrae and supporting the spine.
Antebrachium: Describes the forearm area, important for forearm movement and muscle attachment.
Gluteal: Pertains to the buttock region, crucial for mobility, posture, and muscle strength.
Popliteal Fossa: The hollow space at the back of the knee, important for blood vessels and nerves.
Plantar: Refers to the sole of the foot, significant for balance and walking mechanics.

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Explore various body regions in detail with these flashcards. This quiz focuses on anatomical terms such as frontal, orbital, buccal, and more. Perfect for students learning human anatomy or anyone interested in the structure of the human body.