description of body rigions Flashcards
terms for the body
abdominal
anterior torso below diaphram
antebrachial
forearm
antecubital
depressed area just in front of elbow
axillary
armpit
brachial
arm
buccal region
cheek
carpal region
wrist
cervical region
neck
cephalic region
head
cranial region
skull
crural region
leg
cubital region
elbow
the term cubital may also be used to refer to the forearm.
cutaneus region
skin (or body surface)
digital region
fingers or toes
dorsal region
back
facial region
face
frontal region
forehead
nasal region
nose
oral region
mouth
orbital region or ophthalmic region
eyes
zygomatic region
upper cheek
femoral region
thigh
gluteal region
butttock
inguinal region
groin
lumbar region
lower back between ribs and pelvis
mammary region
breast
occipital region
back of the lower skull
olecranal region
back of elbow
palmar region
palm of the hand
pedal region
foot
pelvic region
lower portion of torso
perineal region
area (perineum) between anus and genital
plantar region
sole of foot
popliteal region
area behind knee
supraclavicular region
area above clavicle
tarsal region
ankle
temporal region
chest
umbilical region
area around navel or umbilicus
volar region
palm or sole