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This illustration labeled regions of the human body show an anterior and posterior view of the body.
Body regions are further subdivisions of the body quadrants. They are named based off of the special function that the organs within that region perform or based on the blood or nerve supply to that region.
The anatomical regions (shown) compartmentalize the human body. Just like on a map, a region refers to a certain area. The body is divided into two major portions: axial and appendicular.
Regions of the Human Body. The human body is shown in anatomical position in an (a) anterior (ventral) view and a (b) posterior (dorsal) view. The regions of the body are labeled in boldface.
Regions of the body are identified using terms such as “occipital” that are more precise than common words and phrases such as “the back of the head.” Directional terms such as anterior and posterior are essential for accurately describing the relative locations of body structures.
Regions of the body: What are they? Regions of the body are essentially ways of compartmentalizing the body to make it easier to learn. Broadly speaking, the body can be split into two primary regions: the axial, and the appendicular. However, within these two regions are several sub-regions. And within those sub-regions, are even more sub ...
Body regions are used to specifically identify a body area, such as the abdominopelvic region and the spinal region. The abdominopelvic region can be divided into nine anatomic regions to assess and precisely communicate abdominal and pelvic locations. These regions include three across the top, three across the middle, and three across the bottom.
The human body’s numerous regions have specific terms to help increase precision. Figure \(\PageIndex{1}\) has labeled each region with the correct anatomical term (seen in bold), while also listing the common name of the region.
Body regions are used to specifically identify a body area, such as the abdominopelvic region and the spinal region. The abdominopelvic region can be divided into nine anatomic regions to assess and precisely communicate abdominal and pelvic locations. These regions include three across the top, three across the middle, and three across the bottom.
Body Regions: Specific anatomical areas like head, neck, thoracic, and abdominal regions used for diagnostic and descriptive purposes. Directional Terms: Describe positions in the body, such as anterior (front), posterior (back), superior (above), and inferior (below).