Anatomical Region Flashcards

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Abdominal

A

abdomen, belly portion

-Also referred to as peritoneum—diaphragm muscle separates the thoracic portion (upper/chest) from abdominal portion (lower)

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Appendicular

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Parts that connect to axial region

-limbs, appendages (arms and legs)

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Axial

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Main axis of the body, center

-Head, neck, chest,( trunk)

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4
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Axillary

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Pertaining to the armpit

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Brachial

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Arm or arm like, from shoulder to elbow

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6
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Buccal

A

Cheek

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7
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Calcaneal

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Heel

  • Think of a callus on your heel
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Carpal

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Wrist

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9
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cervical

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neck

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Cranial

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skull, also cephalic

-Dorsal upper body cavity, contains the brain

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Cubital

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Elbow, forearm

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12
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Digital/Digits/Phalanges

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Fingers and Toes

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13
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Dorsum

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Back of hand/top of foot

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Femoral

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Thigh

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15
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Gluteal

A

buttocks

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16
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Inguinal

A

Groin

17
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Lumbar

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Loin (lowest part of the spine/above the hips)

18
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Mammary

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Breast

19
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Nasal

A

Nose

20
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Plantar

A

Sole of foot/underneath part of foot

21
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Pleural

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Related to the thorax, lungs/thoracic

*Pleura = membranes around the lungs, keeps membranes wet and soft so there is no pain upon inhalation

22
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Plexus

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Network of nerves or blood vessels

23
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Sternal

A

Breast bone

24
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Tarsal

A

Ankle

25
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Thoracic

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Chest cavity or portion, pleural

  • Contains lungs, diaphragm muscle separates the thoracic portion (upper/chest) from abdominal portion (lower)
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Umbilical

A

Navel/belly button

27
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orbital/ocular

A

eye

28
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occipital

A

back of head

29
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patellar

A

front of knee

30
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pectoral

A

chest

31
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pedal

A

foot

32
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Peritoneal

A

abdominal