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Body Regional Terms Flashcards

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Abdominal Region

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“The area over the abdomen that is inferior to the diaphragm and superior to the bony pelvis” (Amerman)

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Acromial Region

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“The area over the lateral part of the shoulder that contains the acromion of the scapula” (Amerman)

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Antebrachial Region

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The forearm

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Antecubital Region

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“The anterior upper limb between the forearm and arm, over the elbow joint” (Amerman)

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Axillary Region

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“The area in and around the axilla (armpit)” (Amerman)

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Brachial Region

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“The anterior and posterior arm (between the elbow and shoulder)” (Amerman)

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Buccal Region

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“The lateral portions of the face corresponding to the cheeks” (Amerman)

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Calcaneal Region

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the heel of the foot

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Carpal Region

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the wrist

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Cephalic Region

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The entire head from the chin to the top of the head

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Cervical Region

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The neck

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Cranial Region

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The top of the head or the portion of the skull that encases the brain

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Crural Region

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The anterior leg or shin

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Digital Region

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The fingers or toes

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Femoral Region

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The thigh

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Frontal Region

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The forehead

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Gluteal Region

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the buttock

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Inguinal Region

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the area along the inguinal ligament that divides the pelvis from the thigh

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Lumbar Region

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the lower back

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Mammary Region

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the area around the breast

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Manual Region

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the general area of the hand

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Mental Region

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the chin

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Nasal Region

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The nose

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Nuchal Region

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The ridge that runs along the back of the skull within the occipital region

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Occipital Region

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the general area of the back of the skull

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Oral Region

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The mouth

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Orbital Region

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the area around the eye

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Otic Region

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The area around the ear

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Palmar Region

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the anterior hand (the palm of the hand)

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Patellar Region

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The anterior part of the knee over the patella (kneecap)

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Pedal Region

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the foot

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Pelvic Region

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the anterior pelvis

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Plantar Region

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the bottom of the foot

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Popliteal Region

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The posterior side of the knee joint

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Pubic Region

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the area over the pubic bone

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Scapular Region

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the area over the scapula in the superior back

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Sternal Region

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The area in the middle of the chest over the sternum

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Sural Region

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The posterior part of the leg (calf)

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Tarsal Region

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The ankle region

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Thoracic Region

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the general chest area

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Umbilical Region

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the area around the umbilicus (belly button)

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Vertebral Region

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The area over the vertebral column

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Arm

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the portion of the upper limb from the shoulder to the elbow

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Forearm

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The portion of the upper limb from the elbow to the wrist

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Leg

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The portion of the lower limb from the knee to the ankle

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Lower Limb

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The entire portion of the body from the hips to the digits of the foot

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Thigh

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the portion of the lower limb from the hip to the knee

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Upper Limb

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The entire portion of the body from the shoulder to the digits of the hand

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