Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 1 - The Human Body: An Orientation - Review Questions - Page 48: 4

Answer

1. buttocks - e. gluteal 2. back - c. dorsal 3. heel - i. calcaneal 4. front of elbow - f. antecubital 5. toes - h. digital 6. groin - a. inguinal 7. forehead - b. frontal 8. calf - d. sural 9. sole of foot - g. plantar

Work Step by Step

1. The gluteal region refers to the area of the buttocks, which includes the gluteal muscles. 2. The dorsal region refers to the back side of the body. The term "dorsal" is often used to describe anything related to the back. 3. The calcaneal region refers to the heel of the foot, named after the calcaneus bone, which is the heel bone. 4. The antecubital region refers to the front of the elbow. This area is also known as the cubital fossa. 5. The digital region refers to the fingers and toes. The digits are the fingers on the hands and the toes on the feet. 6. The inguinal region refers to the area of the groin. This is the area where the thighs meet the trunk of the body. 7. The frontal region refers to the forehead area. This term is derived from the frontal bone of the skull. 8. The sural region refers to the calf of the leg, which is the back portion of the lower leg. 9. The plantar region refers to the sole of the foot. The term "plantar" is often used in medical contexts to describe issues related to the bottom of the foot.
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