Human Body Regions Quiz

Body Regions Overview

• The human body is divided into specific regions for identification and descriptive purposes.

Head

• Frontal: Pertaining to the forehead area.
• Orbital: Relates to the eye sockets (orbits).
• Nasal: Refers to the region of the nose.
• Oral: Pertains to the mouth area.
• Otic: Involves the ears.
• Mental: Relates to the chin.

Neck

• Cervical: Refers to the neck region, connecting the head to the trunk.

Trunk

• Pectoral: Relates to the chest area.
• Axillary: Refers to the armpit region.
• Brachial: Relates to the upper arm.
• Abdominal: Pertains to the abdominal area; commonly referencing the belly.
• Umbilical: Refers to the navel or belly button region.
• Pelvic: Involves the pelvis, further divided into:
  • Inguinal: Pertains to the groin area.
  • Pubic: Relates to the pubic region.
• Sternal: Pertains to the breastbone area.
• Mammary: Relates to the breast region.

Upper Limb

• Antecubital: Pertains to the front of the elbow.
• Antebrachial: Refers to the forearm.
• Carpal: Involves the wrist region.
• Palmer: Pertains to the palm of the hand.
• Digital: Refers to the fingers.
• Manual: Relates to the entire hand.

Lower Limb

• Coxal: Pertains to the hip region.
• Femoral: Refers to the thigh.
• Patellar: Pertains to the knee area.
• Crural: Relates to the leg.
• Talus: Refers to the ankle region.
• Dorsum/Pedal: Pertains to the top of the foot.
• Digital: Refers to the toes.