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SNC4M body terms
regional body terms feb.4
| regional body term | definition |
|---|---|
| Cervical | neck region |
| Inguinal | groin region |
| Umbilical | navel/"belly button" area |
| Axillary | armpit |
| Patellar | kneecap area |
| Buccal | between the cheek and gum |
| Oral | pertaining to the mouth |
| Occipital | pertaining to the back (posterior) of the head |
| Lumbar | lower back area, extending from the chest to the hips |
| Gluteal | the buttocks area |
| Antecubital | front aspect of the elbow area |
| Popliteal | area behind the knees |
| Deltoid | shoulder area |
| Sternal | breastbone area |
| Pubic | genital area |
| Brachial | referring to the arm |
| Digital | referring to fingers and toes |
| Pedal | foot area |
| Scapular | shoulder |
| Flank | area on the sides between the lower ribs and hips |
| Femoral | thigh region |