Regions of the Body

Question 1

Regional Terminology

Answer 1

A set of vocabulary words that healthcare workers use to refer to specific parts, or regions, of the body.

Question 2

Axial Region

Answer 2

The body region that includes the head, neck and trunk.

Question 3

Cephalic Region

Answer 3

Body region that pertains to the head, including the eyes, brain, jaw, ears, cheek, nose, mouth and chin.

Question 4

Cervical Region

Answer 4

The area of the body pertaining to the neck.

Question 5

Trunk Region

Answer 5

Also called the torso, the region of the body that includes the chest and abdomen.

Question 6

Thoracic Region

Answer 6

Body region that pertains to the chest, and extends from the neck to the diaphragm.

Question 7

Abdominal Region

Answer 7

Body region below the torso that extends from the diaphragm to (and including) the pelvis.

Question 8

Pelvic Region

Answer 8

The lower abdomen region that connects the torso and the legs and also contains the reproductive organs.

Question 9

Vertebral Region

Answer 9

The central region of the back parallel to the vertebral column.

Question 10

Appendicular Region

Answer 10

The body region that includes the arms and legs.