description of body rigions Flashcards by Pedro Meraz | Brainscape

Q

abdominal

A

anterior torso below diaphram

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Q

antebrachial

A

forearm

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Q

antecubital

A

depressed area just in front of elbow

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Q

axillary

A

armpit

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Q

brachial

A

arm

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Q

buccal region

A

cheek

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Q

carpal region

A

wrist

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Q

cervical region

A

neck

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cephalic region

A

head

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Q

cranial region

A

skull

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Q

crural region

A

leg

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Q

cubital region

A

elbow

the term cubital may also be used to refer to the forearm.

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Q

cutaneus region

A

skin (or body surface)

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Q

digital region

A

fingers or toes

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dorsal region

A

back

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Q

facial region

A

face

Q

frontal region

A

forehead

Q

nasal region

A

nose

Q

oral region

A

mouth

Q

orbital region or ophthalmic region

A

eyes

Q

zygomatic region

A

upper cheek

Q

femoral region

A

thigh

Q

gluteal region

A

butttock

Q

inguinal region

A

groin

Q

lumbar region

A

lower back between ribs and pelvis

Q

mammary region

A

breast

Q

occipital region

A

back of the lower skull

Q

olecranal region

A

back of elbow

Q

palmar region

A

palm of the hand

Q

pedal region

A

foot

Q

pelvic region

A

lower portion of torso

Q

perineal region

A

area (perineum) between anus and genital

Q

plantar region

A

sole of foot

Q

popliteal region

A

area behind knee

Q

supraclavicular region

A

area above clavicle

Q

tarsal region

A

ankle

Q

temporal region

A

chest

Q

umbilical region

A

area around navel or umbilicus

Q

volar region

A

palm or sole