Regional Terms Anatomy - Body Parts Name | Nursing Medical Terminology Made Easy

Summary

This educational video script offers mnemonics to remember regional terms in anatomy. It distinguishes between the axial and appendicular regions, with the axial covering the head, neck, and trunk, and the appendicular including the limbs. Mnemonics for specific areas include 'cephalic' for the head, 'cervical' for the neck, and 'thoracic' for the chest. The script continues with terms for the limbs, such as 'brachial' for the arm and 'coxal' for the hip. It aims to make anatomy more relatable and memorable.

Takeaways

• 📚 The body is divided into two major regions: the axial region (head, neck, and trunk) and the appendicular region (upper and lower limbs).
• 🔑 The axial region is associated with the word 'ax', which is used to cut down trees, symbolizing the main trunk of the body.
• 👨‍🏫 The cephalic region refers to the entire head, with 'c' and 'lick' hinting at structures for seeing and licking.
• 💀 Cranial relates to the skull, housing the brain, and is phonetically similar to 'cranium'.
• 🤔 The frontal region is the forehead, with 'front' hinting at its location at the front of the head.
• 👀 Ocular is for the eye region, with 'ocular' being associated with 'binoculars' used for vision.
• 👂 Otic pertains to the ear region, with 'otoscope' used to inspect the ear, starting with 'otic'.
• 👃 Nasal is the region of the nose, with 'nasal spray' being used for the nose.
• 👄 Buccal is the cheek area, with 'buccal' routes for medication administration involving the inside of the cheek.
• 🦷 Oral refers to the mouth, with 'oral' medications being taken by mouth.
• 🧔 Mental is the chin area, with 'mental' relating to the typical larger chin in men.
• 🦴 Occipital is the back/base of the skull, with 'occipital' also associated with the occipital lobe and bone.
• 🦴 Cervical is the neck region, with 'cervical' vertebrae making up the neck's spine.
• 🦾 Thoracic is the region between the neck and abdomen, with 'thorax' being an insect term also used for the human chest.
• 💪 Axillary is the armpit region, with 'ax' deodorant being used for this area.
• 🤱 Mammary is the breast region, with 'mammals' named for breastfeeding due to the presence of mammary glands.
• 👕 Sternal is the region named after the sternum bone, which resembles a necktie.
• 👖 Abdominal is the belly region, with 'abs' being a common term for this area.
• 👶 Umbilical is the navel or belly button area, where the umbilical cord attached in the womb.
• 🚶‍♂️ Inguinal is the groin area, prone to inguinal hernias where intestines can protrude.
• 🍑 Gluteal is the buttock area, with 'glutes' being the muscles in this region.
• 🦵 Acromial is the shoulder's bony part, with acrobats performing on each other's acromial regions.
• 💪 Brachial is the arm region, with 'brachial' muscles like biceps and triceps being in this area.
• 🤲 Antecubital is the front of the elbow, with 'ante' meaning in front of and 'cubital' relating to the elbow.
• 🖐️ Manual refers to the hands, used for manual labor.
• 👍 Pollux is the thumb region, with 'pollux' being a term for the thumb.
• 🦿 Femoral is the thigh region, with 'femur' being the thigh bone.
• 🦴 Patellar is the front of the knee, with 'patella' being the kneecap bone.
• 🏃‍♂️ Sural is the calf muscle area, with 'surl' hinting at the calf's location on the leg.
• 👣 Plantar is the sole of the foot, with 'plantar warts' occurring in this region.

Q & A

What are the two major regions of the body in anatomy?

The two major regions of the body in anatomy are the axial region and the appendicular region.

What does the axial region include and how can you remember it?

The axial region includes the head, neck, and trunk. You can remember it by associating it with the word 'ax', as people use an ax to cut down a tree trunk.

What does the appendicular region consist of and what does the term 'appendage' imply?

The appendicular region consists of the upper and lower limbs. The term 'appendage' implies something that attaches or comes off of another structure.

What is the term for the entire head region in anatomy?

The term for the entire head region in anatomy is 'cephalic'.

How can you remember the term 'cranial' and what does it refer to?

You can remember 'cranial' because it sounds like 'cranium', which houses the brain. It refers to the skull.

What is the significance of the term 'frontal' in relation to the head?

The term 'frontal' refers to the forehead area. It is significant because another word for front is 'four', and it is the front of your head.

What does the term 'ocular' refer to and how can it be remembered?

The term 'ocular' refers to the region of the eyes. It can be remembered because you use 'binoculars' to look at things with your ocular region.

What is the cervical region and how can it be remembered?

The cervical region refers to the neck. It can be remembered by associating the word 'cervical' with 'cervical vertebrae' or 'cervical spine', which are located in the neck.

What is the term for the region at the back or base of the skull and what is its significance?

The term for the region at the back or base of the skull is 'occipital'. It is significant because it also refers to the occipital lobe of the brain and the occipital bone of the skull.

What is the term for the region of the back and how can it be remembered?

The term for the region of the back is 'dorsal'. It can be remembered by thinking of a dolphin's 'dorsal fin', which is on its back.

What is the term for the area of the buttocks in anatomy?

The term for the area of the buttocks in anatomy is 'gluteal'. It refers to the region where the gluteal muscles are located.