Ch 1: Descriptive Names For Body Regions Flashcards by Samantha Cardoza

Q

Anterior torso below diaphragm

A

Abdominal

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Forearm

A

Antebrachial

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Q

Depressed area just in front of elbow

A

Antecubital

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Q

Armpit

A

Axillary

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Q

Arm

A

Brachial

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Q

Cheek

A

Buccal region

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Q

Wrist

A

Carpal region

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Head

A

Cephalic region

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Neck

A

Cervical region

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Skull

A

Cranial region

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Q

Leg

A

Crural region

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Q

Elbow

A

Cubital region

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Q

Skin (or body surface)

A

Cutaneous region

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Q

Fingers or toes

A

Digital region

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Back

A

Dorsal region

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Face

A

Facial region

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Forehead

A

Frontal region

Q

Nose

A

Nasal region

Q

Mouth

A

Oral region

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Eyes

A

Orbital region or ophthalmic region

Q

Upper cheek

A

Zygomatic region

Q

Thigh

A

Femoral region

Q

Buttock

A

Gluteal region

Q

Groin

A

Inguinal region

Q

Lower back between the ribs and pelvis

A

Lumbar region

Q

Breast

A

Mammary region

Q

Back of lower skull

A

Occipital region

Q

Back of elbow

A

Olecranal region

Q

Palm of hand

A

Palmar region

Q

Foot

A

Pedal region

Q

Lower portion of torso

A

Pelvic portion

Q

Area (Perineum) between the anus and genitals

A

Perineal region

Q

Sole of foot

A

Plantar region

Q

Area behind knee

A

Popliteal region

Q

Area above clavicle

A

Supraclavicular region

Q

Ankle

A

Tarsal region

Q

Side of skull

A

Temporal region

Q

Chest

A

Thoracic region

Q

Area around navel or umbilicus

A

Umbilical region

Q

Palm or sole

A

Volar region