Regional Terms - Anterior View Flashcards
The area over the abdomen that is inferior to the diaphragm and superior to the bony pelvis
Abdominal region
The area over the lateral part of the shoulder that contains the acromion of the scapula
Acromial region
The forearm area
Antebrachial region
The anterior upper limb between the forearm and arm, over the elbow joint
Antecubital region
The area in and around the axilla (armpit)
Axillary region
The anterior and posterior arm (between the elbow and the shoulder)
Brachial region
The lateral portions of the face corresponding to the cheeks
Buccal region
The wrist area
Carpal region
The neck
Cervical region
The top of the head, or the portion of the skull that encases the brain
Cranial region
The anterior leg, or the shin
Crural region
Encompassing the hip area
Coxal region
The muscle area located on the uppermost part of the arm and the top of the shoulder
Deltoid region
The fingers or the toes
Digital region
The thigh area
Femoral region
