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Table 1.2
Regions of the head, neck and trunk
| Region | Location |
|---|---|
| Cephalic | The head;composed of cranial and facial regions. |
| Cervical | The neck. |
| Cranial | The part of the head containing the brain. |
| Facial | The face. |
| Abdominal | Teh region between the lowest ribs and the pelvis (hip bones). |
| Abdominopelvic | Composed of abdominal and pelvic regions. |
| Inguinal | The groin; depressed regions at the junction of the thighs to the anterior truck. |
| Pectoral | The chest. |
| Pelvic | The region enclosed by the pelvic bones. |
| Sternal | The region over the the breastbone and between the two pectoral regions. |
| Dorsum | The posterior surface of the thorax. |
| Gluteal | The buttocks. |
| Lumbar | The lower back region between the lowest ribs and the pelvis. |
| Sacral | The region over the sacrum and between the buttocks. |
| Vertebral | The region over the vertebral column or backbone. |
| Axillary | The armits. |
| Coxal | The hips. |
| Genital | The external reproductive organs. |
| Perineal | The small region between the anus and external reproductive organs. |