Anatomical Region Flashcards
1
Q
Abdominal
A
abdomen, belly portion
-Also referred to as peritoneum—diaphragm muscle separates the thoracic portion (upper/chest) from abdominal portion (lower)
2
Q
Appendicular
A
Parts that connect to axial region
-limbs, appendages (arms and legs)
3
Q
Axial
A
Main axis of the body, center
-Head, neck, chest,( trunk)
4
Q
Axillary
A
Pertaining to the armpit
5
Q
Brachial
A
Arm or arm like, from shoulder to elbow
6
Q
Buccal
A
Cheek
7
Q
Calcaneal
A
Heel
- Think of a callus on your heel
8
Q
Carpal
A
Wrist
9
Q
cervical
A
neck
10
Q
Cranial
A
skull, also cephalic
-Dorsal upper body cavity, contains the brain
11
Q
Cubital
A
Elbow, forearm
12
Q
Digital/Digits/Phalanges
A
Fingers and Toes
13
Q
Dorsum
A
Back of hand/top of foot
14
Q
Femoral
A
Thigh
15
Q
Gluteal
A
buttocks