UPPER LIMB ANATOMY Flashcards
Learn and correctly identify the anatomical components of the upper limb (shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, hand). Understand the terminology for these regions and their relevance to body structure and movement.
What is the anatomical term for the upper part of the arm, between the shoulder and the elbow?
Brachium
What is the anatomical term for the forearm region, located between the elbow and the wrist?
Antebrachium
What is the anatomical term for the region of the elbow?
Cubital region
What is the anatomical term for the region of the wrist?
Carpal region
What are the basic components of the upper limb?
Shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, and hand
What term describes the area between the shoulder and the elbow in the upper limb?
Brachium
What anatomical term refers to the area from the wrist to the fingers?
Hand
The term “antebrachium” refers to which part of the upper limb?
The forearm, between the elbow and wrist
Which part of the upper limb is described by the term “cubital region”?
The elbow area
How would you refer to the wrist in anatomical terms?
Carpal region
The shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, and hand together form which limb of the body?
The upper limb
What is the anatomical term for the region of the palm of the hand?
Palmar region
What term refers to the area from the elbow to the wrist?
Antebrachium
What is the anatomical term for the region of the back of the hand?
Dorsal region
Why does the palm of the hand have its own region called the “palmar region” while the back of the hand is referred to as the “dorsal region”?
The “palmar region” is distinct because the palm serves specific functions like gripping, making it more specialized. In contrast, the “dorsal region” is a general term used to describe the back side of various structures, like the hand, foot, and even the back of the body.
