Chapter 1, Problem 1.1BGL

Summary Introduction

To label: The anatomical terms on the appropriate body region.

Introduction: Anatomical terms define the body regions, specific body areas, body positions, and landmarks. Anatomical terms possess one or more word roots with a prefix and or a suffix added. For instance, in the term antecubital, “ante” is a prefix that indicates in the front or before and “cubit” indicates elbow.

Answer to Problem 1.1BGL

Pictorial representation:

Fig:1 Body region

Explanation of Solution

1. 1. Cranial: Pertaining to the portion of the skull surrounding the brain.
2. 2. Facial:  Pertaining to the face.
3. 3. Cervical: Pertaining to the neck.
4. 4. Acromial: Pertaining to the highest point of the shoulder.
5. 5. Axillary: Pertaining to the armpit.
6. 6. Brachial: Pertaining to the arm.
7. 7. Antecubital: Pertaining to the anterior surface of the elbow.
8. 8. Antebrachial: Pertaining to the forearm.
9. 9. Carpal: Pertaining to the wrist.
10. 10. Digital: Pertaining to the digits (toes).
11. 11. Palmar: Pertaining to the palm of the hand.
12. 12. Femoral: Pertaining to the thigh.
13. 13. Patellar: Pertaining to the anterior (front) surface of the knee.
14. 14. Crural: Pertaining to the anterior (front) surface of the leg.
15. 15. Tarsal: Pertaining to the ankle.
16. 16. Digital: Pertaining to the digits (fingers).
17. 17. Frontal: Pertaining to the forehead.
18. 18. Orbital: Pertaining to the eye.
19. 19. Otic: Pertaining to the ear.
20. 20. Buccal: Pertaining to the cheek.
21. 21. Nasal: Pertaining to the nose.
22. 22. Oral: Pertaining to the mouth.
23. 23. Mental: Pertaining to the chin.
24. 24. Sternal: Pertaining to the breast bone.
25. 25. Mammary, pectoral, or thoracic.
26. 26. Umbilical: Pertaining to the navel
27. 27. Coxal: Pertaining to the hip.
28. 28. Inguinal: Pertaining to the groin region where the thigh connects to the pelvis.
29. 29. Manual: Pertaining to the hand.
30. 30. Pubic: Pertaining to the genital area.
31. 31. Pedal: Pertaining to the foot.
32. 32. Occipital: Pertaining to the back of the head.
33. 33. Scapular: Pertaining to the shoulder blade region.
34. 34. Vertebral: Pertaining to the spinal column.
35. 35. Olecranal: Pertaining to the posterior (back) surface of the elbow.
36. 36. Gluteal: Pertaining to the buttocks.
37. 37. Popliteal: Pertaining to the posterior (back) surface of the knee.
38. 38. Sural: Pertaining to the posterior (back) surface of the leg.
39. 39. Fibular (peroneal): Pertaining to the lateral side of the leg.
40. 40. Plantar: Pertaining to the sole of the foot.
41. 41. Lumbar: Pertaining to the area of the back between the lowest rib and buttocks.
42. 42. Calcaneal: Pertaining to the heel.