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| Manual region | Noun: Manus Common Name: Hand |
|---|---|
| Cephalic region | Noun: Cephalon Common Name: Head |
| Cervical region | Noun: Cervicis Common Name: Neck |
| Mental region | Noun: Mentius Common Name: Chin |
| Axillary region | Noun: Axillium Common Name: Armpit |
- How do you describe cephalic?
- What is the cephalic cavity?
- What is the common name for axillary?
- What is back of skull called?
- Why is it called the cephalic vein?
- Is cephalic a noun?
- Is cephalic and superior the same?
- What is superior cephalic?
- Where is posterior?
- What is posterior and anterior?
- What are the 5 body regions?
- How many bones does the cephalic region have?
- What part of the body includes the cephalic cervical and trunk regions?
How do you describe cephalic?
Cephalic: Relating to the head or the head end of the body. Situated on, in, or near the head. Cephalic is synonymous with cranial, relating to the cranium or head.
What is the cephalic cavity?
The cranial region or cephalic region is the head and skull. The forehead is referred to as the frontal region. The eyes are referred to as the orbital or ocular region. The cheeks are referred to as the buccal region. The ears are referred to as the auricle or otic region.
What is the common name for axillary?
Another common word for armpit is "underarm," while the official anatomical term is axilla.
What is back of skull called?
The occipital bone is a bone that covers the back of your head; an area called the occiput. The occipital bone is the only bone in your head that connects with your cervical spine (neck).
Why is it called the cephalic vein?
Its name derives from 'cephalic' meaning head, as the vein runs up to the shoulder. ... The cephalic vein drains the radial part of the hand, forearm and arm and communicates along its course with the basilic vein, which drains the ulnar part. The cephalic vein empties directly into the axillary vein.
Is cephalic a noun?
Cephalic is an adjective.
Is cephalic and superior the same?
Superior: Closer to the top of the head. ... Cephalic is similar, also meaning toward the head.
What is superior cephalic?
Superior (Cephalic) - Towards the head. J. Inferior (Caudal) - Towards the feet. K. Proximal - Nearest; closer to any point of reference.
Where is posterior?
Posterior or dorsal - back (example, the shoulder blades are located on the posterior side of the body). Medial - toward the midline of the body (example, the middle toe is located at the medial side of the foot).
What is posterior and anterior?
Posterior means towards the back of the body. ... So, posterior means towards the 'back,' and anterior means towards the 'front. '
What are the 5 body regions?
The five regions of the body include the head, neck, torso, upper extremities, and lower extremities. The head region includes the skull and face. The torso, also called the trunk, consists of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. The upper extremities include the arms, armpits, and shoulders.
How many bones does the cephalic region have?
The skull can also be described as being composed of the cranium, which encloses the cranial cavity, and the facial skeleton (includes the mandible). There are eight bones in the cranium and fourteen in the facial skeleton.
What part of the body includes the cephalic cervical and trunk regions?
Axial part : includes the head, neck, and trunk.
