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Anatomy & Physiology: Body Regions and Medical Terms

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  • What is the anatomical term for the head region?

    The cephalic region refers to the head.

  • Define the term 'cervical' in anatomy.

    Cervical refers to the neck region.

  • What does the term 'thoracic' describe?

    Thoracic pertains to the chest area.

  • Where is the abdominal region located?

    The abdominal region is the area between the chest and pelvis.

  • What is the anatomical term for the pelvis region?

    Pelvic refers to the lower torso region between the abdomen and thighs.

  • Define the term 'brachial'.

    Brachial relates to the upper arm.

  • What does 'antecubital' refer to?

    Antecubital is the front of the elbow.

  • Where is the 'carpal' region?

    Carpal refers to the wrist area.

  • What is the anatomical term for the thigh?

    Femoral describes the thigh region.

  • Define 'patellar'.

    Patellar refers to the front of the knee.

  • What does 'crural' mean in anatomy?

    Crural pertains to the front of the lower leg (shin).

  • Where is the 'plantar' region located?

    Plantar refers to the sole of the foot.

  • What is the 'dorsal' region of the body?

    Dorsal refers to the back side of the body.

  • Define 'lumbar' region.

    Lumbar refers to the lower back area between the ribs and pelvis.

  • What does 'gluteal' refer to?

    Gluteal pertains to the buttock region.

  • Where is the 'inguinal' region?

    Inguinal is the groin area where the thigh meets the pelvis.

  • What is the 'orbital' region?

    Orbital refers to the eye socket area.

  • Define 'nasal' region.

    Nasal pertains to the nose area.

  • What does 'oral' refer to in anatomy?

    Oral relates to the mouth region.

  • Where is the 'axillary' region?

    Axillary refers to the armpit area.