Anatomical Terms (Lab 1 & 3)

Question 1

Epigastric Region

Answer 1

One of the 6 abdominal quadrants, located at the upper central region of the abdomen.

Question 2

Precordium

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A region of the chest overlaying the heart.

Question 3

Buccal Mucosa

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The lining of the cheeks (inside) and the back of the lips.

Question 4

Axillary

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A region of the body refers to the “armpit”, located under the shoulder joint.

Question 5

Supine

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A body position in which a body lays down on their back with their head facing upward

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Cervical

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Refers to the part of the spine located at the neck region. Consists of the first 7 bones (C1-C7 Vertebrae)

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Olecranon

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A large process located at the proximal end of the Ulna, forming the bony prominence of the elbow

Question 8

Popliteal Region

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A diamond-shaped “pit” or depression posterior to the knee joint

Question 9

Acromial

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Relating to the acromion - a bony process located at the distal end of the scapula.

Question 10

Cephalic

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Relating to the head, (situated near or on the head) Identical to the word Cranial.

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Lumbar Region

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Comes from the Latin word Lumbus = “Loin”. Refers to the vertebral region located at the lower back, below the thoracic vertebrae. It consists of 5 bones (L1 - L5 vertebra)

Question 12

Thorax

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Refers to the upper trunk, situated between the base of the neck and the abdomen, forming the thoracic wall.

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Hallux Region

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Refers to the first digit of the foot also referred to as “big toe”. It is composed of metatarsal, proximal, and distal phalanx

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Calcaneal

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Also known as a “Heel Bone”. It is the largest of the 7 articulating bone that forms the back of the foot.

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Sural Region

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Refers to the word calf. It is a region posterior to the lower leg below the knee.

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Scapular Region

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Refers to the region of the scapula - a flat, triangular-shaped bone also called the “Shoulder blade” located at the upper thoracic region, and the posterior surface of the rib cage.

Question 17

Dorsum

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Came from a Latin word that translates to “back” or posterior side of a structure.

Question 18

Brachial Region

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Translates to the “Arm” (Brachium). It refers to the proximal part of the upper limb

Question 19

Abdominal Region

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Refers to the region of the abdomen situated between the thorax (chest) and the pelvis. Commonly divided into 4 or 6 quadrants.

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Crural Region

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The anterior region of the leg located below the Patellar region (knee)

Question 21

Septum

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A thin part, a membrane, or a partition that divides tissues or cavities.

Question 22

Uvula

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A conic projection that is located in the back of the soft palate. Uvula is made of connective tissues, racemose glands, and muscle fibers.

Question 23

Sternocleidomastoid

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Refers to a pair of superficial muscles located at the lateral anterior portion of the neck.

Question 24

Patella

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Refers to the bone structure anterior to the knee joint called the “Knee cap” It is the biggest sesamoid bone in the body. (A small bone embedded in tendons/muscles)

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Sclera

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A tough white outer coating of the eye that extends from the cornea to the optic nerve at the back of the eye. The sclera gives the eye its white color.

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Medial

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Towards the midline of the body.

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Sinus

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Refers to Interconnected cavities linked to the nasal passages through small channels or passageways.

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Pelvic

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A structure at the middle part of the human body situated in between the lumbar and the femoral region.

Question 29

Inguinal Region

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Also known as the "groin" The inguinal region is positioned inferior to the abdominal wall and superior to the thighs.

Question 30

Thoracolumbar Spine

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Refers to a part of the spinal region which encompasses the thoracic vertebrae up to the lumbar vertebrae.

Question 31

Palpebral

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Refers to the upper and lower eyelids.

Question 32

Paratracheal

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Means adjacent or near to the trachea.

Question 33

Bilateral

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Relating to or affecting both sides.

Question 34

Left Lobe Hepatic

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Simply refers to the left lobe of the liver which is smaller and flatter than the right. It is situated in the epigastric and left hypochondriac region of the abdomen.

Question 35

Gastrointestinal Tract

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Also called the digestive tract or alimentary canal. It refers to a pathway in which food enters the body and solid wastes are expelled.

Question 36

Fascia

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A thin casing of connective tissues that hold and surrounds every organ, blood vessel, bone, and muscle in place.

Question 37

Endometrium

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Refers to the mucous membrane that lines the uterus.

Question 38

Hypogastric Region

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Refers to the lower central region of the abdomen.

Question 39

Iliac Regions

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Refers to the lower right and left of the 6 quadrants of the abdomen.

Question 40

Posterior Cul-De-Sac

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The posterior cul-de-sac is positioned between the uterus and the rectum. (Behind the vagina)