Body Regions Flashcards
1
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Abdominal
A
The region between the thorax and the pelvis.
2
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Acromial
A
The point of the shoulder.
3
Q
Antebrachial
A
The forearm.
4
Q
Antecubital
A
The space in front of the eblow.
5
Q
Axillary
A
The armpit
6
Q
Brachial
A
The arm.
7
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Buccal
A
The cheek.
8
Q
Calcaneal
A
The heel.
9
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Carpal
A
The wrist.
10
Q
Celiac
A
The abdomen.
11
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Cephalic
A
The head.
12
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Cervical
A
The neck.
13
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Costal
A
The ribs.
14
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Coxal
A
The hip.
15
Q
Crural
A
The leg.
16
Q
Cubital
A
The elbow.
17
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Digital
A
The finger or toe.
18
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Femoral
A
The thigh.
19
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Frontal
A
The forehead.
20
Q
Genital
A
The reproductive organs.
21
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Gluteal
A
The buttocks.
22
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Inguinal
A
The groin - the depressed area of the abdominal wall near the thigh.
23
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Lumbar
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The loin - the region of the lower back between the ribs and the pelvis.
24
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Mammary
A
The breast.
25
Mental
The chin.
26
Nasal
The nose.
27
Occipital
The lower posterior region of the head.
28
Oral
The mouth.
29
Orbital
The bony socket of the eye.
30
Palmar
The palm of the hand.
31
Patellar
The front of the knee.
32
Pectoral
The chest.
33
Pedal
The foot.
34
Pelvic
The pelvis.
35
Perineal
The perineum - the pelvic floor and associated structures occupying the pelvic outlet.
36
Plantar
The sole of the foot.
37
Popliteal
The area behind the knee.
38
Sacral
The posterior region between the hip bones.
39
Sternal
The middle of the thorax, anteriorly.
40
Sural
The calf of the leg.
41
Tarsal.
The ankle.
42
Umbilical
The navel.
43
Vertebral
The spinal column.
44
Otic
The ear.
45
Dorsal
The back.
