Unit 1: Body Regions Flashcards

Body Regions

• Abdominal: Refers to the region of the abdomen, an essential area for digestion.
• Acromial: Denotes the top of the outermost part of the shoulder, playing a role in shoulder joint movements.
• Antebrachial: Identifies the forearm, which connects the wrist to the upper arm.
• Axillary: Refers to the underarm or armpit area, important for lymph nodes and sweat glands.
• Brachial: Pertains to the upper arm, significant for various muscle movements.
• Buccal: Relates to the cheek, involved in facial expression and mastication.
• Carpal: Denotes the wrist area, crucial for hand mobility and dexterity.
• Cervical: Refers to the neck region, which supports the head and contains important blood vessels.
• Coxal: Identifies the hip region, essential for weight-bearing and movement.
• Crural: Pertains to the shin, specifically the front of the lower leg involved in walking and running.
• Deltoid: Describes the outer curve of the shoulder formed by the deltoid muscle, crucial for arm elevation.
• Digital: Refers to fingers and toes, essential for fine motor skills and balance.
• Femoral: Identifies the thigh, important for motion and support of the body’s weight.
• Frontal: Relates to the forehead, significant for facial identity and aesthetics.
• Inguinal: Denotes the area where the thigh meets the trunk, also known as the groin.
• Nasal: Refers to the nose, which plays a critical role in respiration and olfactory function.
• Oral: Pertains to the mouth, the primary entry point for food and the beginning of digestion.
• Orbital: Describes the eye socket, which protects the eyes and supports vision.
• Patellar: Refers to the kneecap, important for joint protection and movement.
• Pelvic: Identifies the area overlaying the front of the pelvis, crucial for reproductive and urinary functions.
• Pubic: Denotes the genital region, significant for reproductive health.
• Sternal: Relates to the breastbone area, which protects heart and lung structures.
• Tarsal: Pertains to the ankle region, vital for mobility and balance.
• Thoracic: Refers to the chest area, containing vital organs such as the heart and lungs.
• Umbilical: Describes the navel, marking the area of attachment during fetal development.
• Cephalic: Relates to the head, responsible for many sensory functions and cognitive processes.
• Gluteal: Refers to the buttock region, important for posture and locomotion.
• Lumbar: Identifies the area of the back between the ribs and hips, significant for mobility and load bearing.
• Occipital: Denotes the back of the head, critical for protecting the brain and housing visual processing areas.
• Cubital (Olecranal): Refers to the back surface of the elbow, important for arm extension.
• Popliteal: Describes the posterior knee area, crucial for knee movement and stability.
• Sacral: Pertains to the area between the hips, significant for pelvic support.
• Scapular: Relates to the shoulder blade region, which aids in arm movement and stabilization.
• Sural: Refers to the calf region, important for walking and running motions.
• Vertebral: Identifies the area of the spine, critical for structural support and protection of the spinal cord.
• Plantar: Describes the bottom of the foot, essential for walking and balance.
• Antecubital: Refers to the front surface of the elbow, useful for medical examinations and procedures.