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Body Regions
There are a number of terms designated for various body regions. The following is a list of common terms you will be required to learn for the quiz. Be sure to refer to Image 4 for an illustration of the terms from the list.
- Antecubital — region of the arm in front of the elbow
- Axillary – armpit area
- Brachial — over the brachial artery in the upper arm
- Buccal — of or relating to the cheeks or the mouth
- Carpal - wrist
- Cervical – neck region
- Coxal – hip
- Cubital - elbow
- Digital – fingers
- Dorsal - back
- Femoral — relating to the femur or thigh
- Gluteal – buttocks region
- Inguinal — the groin or area in lower lateral regions of the abdomen
- Lumbar — area over the lumbar spine
- Mammary - breast
- Nasal - nose
- Occipital – back of head region
- Oral – mouth
- Orbital – eye region
- Otic - ear
- Palmar – palm of the hand area
- Patellar – front of knee
- Pectoral – chest area
- Pedal – foot area
- Plantar – sole of foot
- Popliteal — region on the back of the knee
- Sacral – between hips in posterior
- Scapular — of or relating to the area near the shoulder blade (scapula)
- Thorax - chest
- Trunk – torso or thorax and abdomen
- Umbilical — relating to the central area of the abdomen/navel
- Vertebral – spinal column
Image 4: Anatomical Body Regions
Now that you have read and studied anatomical terminology, go to the “Try It” section of this lesson and practice until you are ready for the quiz. You also have an assignment to complete in the “Task” section that will help with becoming more familiar with this material.
