Word Building: Body Regions

Question 1

cutaneous

Answer 1

skin

Question 2

cervical region

Answer 2

cervix

Question 3

inguinal region

Answer 3

groin

Question 4

subinguinal region

Answer 4

just below inguinal area

Question 5

perineal region

Answer 5

region between anus and genitalia

Question 6

gluteal region

Answer 6

buttock region

Question 7

iliac

Answer 7

part of the pelvic bone

Question 8

axillary

Answer 8

armpit

Question 9

brachial

Answer 9

upper arm

Question 10

carpal

Answer 10

wrist

Question 11

cubital

Answer 11

elbow or forearm

Question 12

palmar

Answer 12

palm

Question 13

phalanges

Answer 13

fingers

Question 14

femoral

Answer 14

thigh; area between hip and knee

Question 15

peroneal

Answer 15

femoral region

Question 16

pedal

Answer 16

foot

Question 17

popiteal

Answer 17

area behind the knee

Question 18

tarsal

Answer 18

ankle

Question 19

plantar

Answer 19

sole of foot

Question 20

phalanges

Answer 20

toes

Question 21

anatomy

Answer 21

the science of body structure

Question 22

clinical anatomy

Answer 22

application of anatomical knowledge in order to evaluate and treat

Question 23

cytology

Answer 23

the study of cells

Question 24

embryology

Answer 24

the study of the development of the organism before birth

Question 25

etiology

Answer 25

the study of the factors of cause and origin of disease

Question 26

gross anatomy

Answer 26

dissection of organs and structures of the body

Question 27

histology

Answer 27

the study of tissues

Question 28

pathology

Answer 28

the study of the disease process

Question 29

physiology

Answer 29

the study of body functions

Question 30

clinical finding

Answer 30

significant observation determined through diagnostic testing

Question 31

diagnosis

Answer 31

evaluation of the disease, injury, or condition

Question 32

disease

Answer 32

any deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of any organ manifested by signs symptoms

Question 33

hemostasis

Answer 33

stagnation of the blood

Question 34

homeostasis

Answer 34

the body’s automatic tendency to maintain a steady state

Question 35

idiopathic

Answer 35

cause of the disease is unknown

Question 36

metabolism

Answer 36

chemical processes that occur in the body

Question 37

steady state

Answer 37

constant internal environment of the body

Question 38

stressor

Answer 38

a stimulus that disrupts or alters homeostasis

Question 39

prognosis

Answer 39

prediction of the course of a disease and the probable outcome

Question 40

circulatory

Answer 40

function: transports. specialty: hematology

Question 41

digestive

Answer 41

function: ingest and digest food, absorbs nutrients into blood. specialty: gastroenterology

Question 42

endocrine

Answer 42

f: regulates body chemistry and body functions. s: endocrinology

Question 43

integumentary

Answer 43

f: covers and protects body. s: dermatology

Question 44

lympatic

Answer 44

f: defends body against diseases. s: immunology/allergy

Question 45

senses

Answer 45

s: otolaryngology, ENT, ophthalmology, olfactology

Question 46

Dorsal cavity

Answer 46

spinal cavity, cranial cavity

Question 47

Ventral cavity

Answer 47

thoracic, percardial, abdominal/abdominopelvic

Question 48

Right upper abdominal quadrant contents

Answer 48

right lobe of liver, gallbladder, part of pancreas, parts of small and large intestines

Question 49

Left upper abdominal quadrant contents

Answer 49

left lobe of liver, stomach, spleen, part of pancreas, parts of small and large intestines

Question 50

Right lower abdominal quadrant contents

Answer 50

parts of small and large intestines, right ovary, right fallopian tube, appendix, right ureter

Question 51

Left lower abdominal quadrant contents

Answer 51

parts of small and large intestines, left ovary, left fallopian tube, left ureter