body regions Flashcards
1
Q
abdominal region
A
abdomen; on anterior side of trunk
2
Q
brachial region
A
upper extremities or arms
3
Q
cephalic region
A
head
4
Q
crural region
A
lower extremities or legs
5
Q
dorsum
A
back; on posterior side of truck
DORSAL SURFACE
6
Q
gluteal region
A
buttocks; on posterior side of trunk
DORSAL SURFACE
7
Q
pelvic region
A
pelvis; on anterior side of trunk
8
Q
pubic region
A
region containg external genitals; on anterior side of truck
9
Q
thoracic region
A
chest; on anterior side of trunk; also called thorax
10
Q
vertebral region
A
vertebral region - overlines spinal column or vertebrae; on posterior side of trunk
DORSAL SURFACE