Anatomical Region

Question 1

Abdominal

Answer 1

abdomen, belly portion

-Also referred to as peritoneum—diaphragm muscle separates the thoracic portion (upper/chest) from abdominal portion (lower)

Question 2

Appendicular

Answer 2

Parts that connect to axial region

-limbs, appendages (arms and legs)

Question 3

Axial

Answer 3

Main axis of the body, center

-Head, neck, chest,( trunk)

Question 4

Axillary

Answer 4

Pertaining to the armpit

Question 5

Brachial

Answer 5

Arm or arm like, from shoulder to elbow

Question 6

Buccal

Answer 6

Cheek

Question 7

Calcaneal

Answer 7

Heel

• Think of a callus on your heel

Question 8

Carpal

Answer 8

Wrist

Question 9

cervical

Answer 9

neck

Question 10

Cranial

Answer 10

skull, also cephalic

-Dorsal upper body cavity, contains the brain

Question 11

Cubital

Answer 11

Elbow, forearm

Question 12

Digital/Digits/Phalanges

Answer 12

Fingers and Toes

Question 13

Dorsum

Answer 13

Back of hand/top of foot

Question 14

Femoral

Answer 14

Thigh

Question 15

Gluteal

Answer 15

buttocks

Question 16

Inguinal

Answer 16

Groin

Question 17

Lumbar

Answer 17

Loin (lowest part of the spine/above the hips)

Question 18

Mammary

Answer 18

Breast

Question 19

Nasal

Answer 19

Nose

Question 20

Plantar

Answer 20

Sole of foot/underneath part of foot

Question 21

Pleural

Answer 21

Related to the thorax, lungs/thoracic

*Pleura = membranes around the lungs, keeps membranes wet and soft so there is no pain upon inhalation

Question 22

Plexus

Answer 22

Network of nerves or blood vessels

Question 23

Sternal

Answer 23

Breast bone

Question 24

Tarsal

Answer 24

Ankle

Question 25

Thoracic

Answer 25

Chest cavity or portion, pleural - Contains lungs, diaphragm muscle separates the thoracic portion (upper/chest) from abdominal portion (lower)

Question 26

Umbilical

Answer 26

Navel/belly button

Question 27

orbital/ocular

Answer 27

eye

Question 28

occipital

Answer 28

back of head

Question 29

patellar

Answer 29

front of knee

Question 30

pectoral

Answer 30

chest

Question 31

pedal

Answer 31

foot

Question 32

Peritoneal

Answer 32

abdominal