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Descriptive Terms fo
DescriptiveTerms for Body Regions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Abdominal | Anterior torso below diaphragm |
| Antebrachial | Forearm |
| Antecubital | Depressed area just in front of elbow |
| Axillary | Armpit |
| Brachial | Arm |
| Buccal | Cheek |
| Carpal | Wrist |
| Cephalic | Head |
| Cervical | Neck |
| Cranial | Skull |
| Crural | Leg |
| Cubital | Elbow |
| Cutaneous | Skin (or body surface) |
| Digital | Fingers or toes |
| Dorsal | Back |
| Facial | Face |
| Frontal | Forehead |
| Nasal | Nose |
| Oral | Mouth |
| Orbital or Ophthalmic | Eyes |
| Zygomatic | Upper Cheek |
| Femoral | Thigh |
| Gluteal | Buttock |
| Inguinal | Groin |
| Lumbar | Lower back between ribs and pelvis |
| Mammary | Breast |
| Occipital | Back of lower skull |
| Olecranal | Back of elbow |
| Palmar | Palm of hand |
| Pedal | Foot |
| Pelvic | Lower portion of torso |
| Perineal | Area (perineum) between anus and genitals |
| Plantar | Sole of foot |
| Popliteal | Area behind knee |
| Supraclavicular | Area above clavicle |
| Tarsal | Ankle |
| Temporal | Side of skull |
| Thoracic | Chest |
| Umbilical | Area around navel or umbilicus |
| Volar | Palm or sole |