HBS Directional and Regional Terms

Front

What is the umbilical region?

Back

The umbilical region is the area of the abdomen surrounding the navel (belly button). It is one of the nine regions of the abdomen.

Front

What does the term 'inguinal' refer to?

Back

The inguinal region refers to the area of the lower abdomen, specifically the groin.

Front

What does 'superior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Superior means 'above' or 'higher' in relation to another structure.

Front

What is the antecubital region?

Back

The antecubital region is the area in front of the elbow.

Front

What does the term 'pelvic' refer to?

Back

The pelvic region refers to the area of the body located below the abdomen, containing the pelvic cavity.

Front

What does 'inferior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Inferior means 'below' or 'lower' in relation to another structure.

Front

What is the brachial region?

Back

The brachial region refers to the upper arm area.

Front

What is the gluteal region?

Back

The gluteal region refers to the area of the buttocks.

Front

What is the lumbar region?

Back

The lumbar region refers to the lower back area.

Front

What does 'abdominal' refer to?

Back

The abdominal region refers to the area of the body between the chest and the pelvis.