Posterior Body Landmarks Flashcards
1
Q
What does calcaneal refer to?
A
Heel of foot
2
Q
Define cephalic.
A
Head
3
Q
What anatomical area does femoral refer to?
A
Thigh
4
Q
What does gluteal describe?
A
Buttock
5
Q
What is the lumbar region?
A
Area of back between ribs and hips; the loin
6
Q
What does occipital refer to?
A
Posterior surface of head or base of skull
7
Q
Define olecranal.
A
Posterior surface of elbow
8
Q
What anatomical area does popliteal refer to?
A
Posterior knee area
9
Q
What does sacral describe?
A
Area between hips at base of spine
10
Q
What is the scapular region?
A
Shoulder blade region
11
Q
Define sural.
A
The posterior surface of leg; the calf
12
Q
What does vertebral refer to?
A
Area of spinal column
13
Q
The plantar region refers to the _______.
A
Sole of the foot
