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Anatomy & Physiology: Body Regions and Terms

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  • What is the anatomical term for the front of the head?

    Cranial refers to the front or top part of the head.

  • What does 'occipital' refer to in anatomy?

    Occipital refers to the back of the head.

  • Define the term 'thoracic' in human anatomy.

    Thoracic refers to the chest region.

  • What is the anatomical term for the abdomen area?

    Abdominal refers to the area between the chest and pelvis.

  • What does 'pelvic' refer to in anatomy?

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

  • What is the term for the front of the elbow?

    Antecubital refers to the front of the elbow.

  • Define 'antecubital' region.

    The antecubital region is the anterior surface of the elbow.

  • What is the anatomical term for the wrist?

    Carpal refers to the wrist area.

  • What does 'manual' refer to in anatomy?

    Manual refers to the hand.

  • What is the term for the fingers in anatomy?

    Digital refers to the fingers or toes.

  • What does 'femoral' refer to?

    Femoral refers to the thigh region.

  • Define the term 'patellar'.

    Patellar refers to the front of the knee.

  • What is the anatomical term for the calf?

    Sural refers to the back of the lower leg or calf.

  • What does 'plantar' refer to?

    Plantar refers to the sole of the foot.

  • What is the term for the back of the knee?

    Popliteal refers to the area behind the knee.

  • What does 'gluteal' refer to?

    Gluteal refers to the buttock region.

  • Define 'axillary' in anatomy.

    Axillary refers to the armpit area.

  • What is the anatomical term for the neck?

    Cervical refers to the neck region.

  • What does 'brachial' refer to?

    Brachial refers to the upper arm.

  • What is the term for the back region of the body?

    Dorsal refers to the back side of the body.