Regional Terms Flashcards

Learn the terms used to describe regions of the human body used in the medical field.

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Forehead

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Frontal region

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Nose

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Nasal region

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Eye

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Ocular region

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Mouth

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Oral region

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Head

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Cephalic region

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Cheek

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Buccal region

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Chest cavity

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Thoracic cavity

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Neck

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Cervical region

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Armpit

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Axillary region

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Arm

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Brachial region

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Belly cavity

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Abdominal cavity

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Front of elbow

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Antecubital region

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Wrist

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Carpal region

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Hand

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Manual region

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Belly button (navel)

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Umbilical region

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Groin cavity

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Pelvic cavity

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Lateral groin

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Inguinal region

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Medial groin

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Pubic region

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Thigh

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Femoral region

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Front of knee

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Patellar region

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Leg

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Crural region

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Ankle

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Tarsal region

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Fingers or toes

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Digital region

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Shoulder

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Acromial region

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Lower back

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Lumbar region

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Buttocks

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Gluteal region

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Back of knee

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Popliteal region

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Sole of foot

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Plantar region