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Chapter 9 Human Body Orientation 439
Section 9.2 Regions of the Body
In anatomy and physiology, healthcare professionals and students use an array
of terms to refer to specific regions of the body. In this section, you will learn
about abdominopelvic regions and about anatomical terms related to the head
and neck, trunk, and limbs.
The terms below are some of those that will be introduced in Section 9.2.
To become familiar with these terms, reproduce each word on the line beside
it. Pronounce each term as you write it. You will learn the definitions of these
words as you complete this section.
1. axial region ________________________________________________________________________________________
2. appendicular region ________________________________________________________________________________
3. cephalic region _____________________________________________________________________________________
4. cervical region _____________________________________________________________________________________
5. thoracic region _____________________________________________________________________________________
6. abdominal region __________________________________________________________________________________
7. pelvic region _______________________________________________________________________________________
8. pubic region________________________________________________________________________________________
9. abdominopelvic region _____________________________________________________________________________
10. upper limb _________________________________________________________________________________________
11. manus _____________________________________________________________________________________________
12. lower limb _________________________________________________________________________________________
13. pedal_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Concept 1: Axial Versus Appendicular Regions
The body can be divided into axial and appendicular regions. The
axial region
of
the body is the body’s core: the head, neck, and trunk. The
appendicular region
includes the appendages, or limbs (arms and legs). The appendicular region is
attached to the axial region, and regional terms identify specific surfaces of
axial and appendicular parts (Figure 9.8).
axial region the head, neck,
and trunk of the body
appendicular region the
limbs (arms and legs) of the
body