Descriptive terms for body regions Flashcards by Brianna Williams

Q

Abdominal region

A

Anterior torso below diaphragm

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Antebrachial region

A

Forearm

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Axillary region

A

Armpit

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Brachial region

A

Arm

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Buccal region

A

Cheek

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Carpal region

A

Wrist

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Cephalic region

A

Head

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Cervical region

A

Neck

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Cranial region

A

Skull

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Crural region

A

Leg

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Cubital region

A

Elbow

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Cutaneous region

A

Skin (or body surface)

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Digital region

A

fingers or toes

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Dorsal region

A

Back

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Facial region

A

Face

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Femoral region

A

Thigh

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Frontal region

A

Forehead

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Gluteal region

A

Buttock

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Inguinal region

A

Groin

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Lumbar region

A

Lower back between ribs and pelvis

Q

Mammary region

A

Breast

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Nasal region

A

Nose

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Occipital region

A

Back of lower skull

Q

Olecranal region

A

Back of elbow

Q

Oral region

A

Mouth

Q

Orbital region or ophthalmic

A

Eyes

Q

Palmar region

A

Palm of hand

Q

Pedal region

A

Foot

Q

Pelvic region

A

Lower portion of torso

Q

Perineal region

A

Area between anus and genitals

Q

Plantar region

A

Sole of foot

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Popliteal region

A

Area behind knee

Q

Supraclavicular region

A

Area above clavicle

Q

Tarsal region

A

Ankle

Q

Temporal region

A

Side of skull

Q

Thoracic region

A

Chest

Q

Umbilical region

A

Area around navel or umbilicus

Q

Volar region

A

Palm or sole

Q

Zygomatic region

A

Upper cheek