Regional Terms Flashcards
abdominal region
area over the abdomen that is inferior to the diaphragm and superior to the pelvis
acromial region
area over the later part of the shoulder that contains acromion of the scapula
antebrachial region
anterior forearm
antecubital region
anterior upper limb between the forearm and arm, over the elbow joint
axillary region
area in and around the axilla
brachial region
anterior and posterior arm
buccal region
lateral portions of the face corresponding to the cheeks
calcaneal region
heel of the foot
carpal region
wrist
cephalic region
entire head from the chin to the top of the head
cervical region
neck
cranial region
top of the head or the portion of the skull that encases the brain
crural region
anterior leg
digital region
fingers or toes
femoral region
thigh
frontal region
forehead