Question 1

A patient presents with pain in the 'olecranal' region after falling on their elbow. Which anatomical area is affected?

Accepted Answer

The back of the elbow

Question 2

During a physical exam, a doctor notes swelling in the 'popliteal' region. Where is this swelling located?

Accepted Answer

Behind the knee

Question 3

Which surface anatomy term refers specifically to the region at the base of the thumb?

Accepted Answer

Pollex

Question 4

A runner complains of pain in the 'crural' region. Which part of the body is affected?

Accepted Answer

The lower leg (shin)

Question 5

If a patient has a laceration in the 'inguinal' region, where is the injury located?

Accepted Answer

Groin

Question 6

Which of the following terms best describes the anatomical region of the heel?

Accepted Answer

Calcaneal

Question 7

A neurologist is examining the 'occipital' region. Which part of the body is being assessed?

Accepted Answer

The back of the head

Question 8

Which anatomical term refers to the area between the anus and the external genitalia?

Accepted Answer

Perineal

Question 9

A patient is experiencing numbness in the 'brachial' region. Which area is affected?

Accepted Answer

Upper arm

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the 'plantar' region?

Accepted Answer

Sole of the foot

Question 11

A physical therapist is treating a patient for 'lumbar' pain. Which area is being targeted?

Accepted Answer

Lower back

Question 12

Which anatomical term refers to the region of the body that contains the navel?

Accepted Answer

Umbilical

Question 13

A patient has a rash on the 'scapular' region. Where is the rash located?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder blade

Question 14

Which term describes the anatomical region at the front of the elbow, often used for drawing blood?

Accepted Answer

Antecubital

Question 15

A soccer player injures their 'femoral' region. Which area is affected?

Accepted Answer

Thigh

Question 16

Which anatomical term refers to the region of the body that is the 'cheek'?

Accepted Answer

Buccal

Question 17

A patient is diagnosed with 'cervical' spondylosis. Which region is affected?

Accepted Answer

Neck

Question 18

Which of the following terms refers to the region of the body known as the 'armpit'?

Accepted Answer

Axillary

Question 19

A patient complains of pain in the 'tarsal' region. Which area is being described?

Accepted Answer

Ankle

Question 20

Which anatomical term refers to the region of the body that is the 'chin'?

Accepted Answer

Mental

Surface Anatomy Terms: Definitions and Locations

Study Guide - Practice Questions