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CPC Study Guide
Regions of the trunk 2014
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abdominal | The region located between the lowest ribs and hip bones |
| Abdominiopelvic | Contains both the abdominal and pelvic regions |
| Axillary | The armpits |
| Coxal | The Hips |
| Dorsum | The posterior surface of the thorax |
| Genital | The external reproductive organs |
| Gluteal | The buttocks |
| Inguinal | The groin |
| Lumbar | The lower back |
| Pectoral | The chest |
| Perineal | The small region between the anus and the external reproductive organs |
| Pelvic | The region enclosed by the pelvic bones |
| Sacral | The region over the sacrum and between the buttocks |
| Sternal | The region over the breast bone |
| Vertebral | The region over the back bone |