Body Parts under Each Smaller Region and Their Descriptions

Head (cephalic)

includes the skull and the face

Skull

bony part of the head that encloses and protects the brain

Face

anterior (front) portion of the head where the eyes, nose, mouth, forehead, cheeks, and chin are found

Neck (cervical)

supports the head and attaches it to the trunk; found between the head and the trunk

Trunk

body part that consists of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and back

Chest

body part found between the neck and abdomen anteriorly

Abdomen

body part found between the chest and pelvis anteriorly

Back

posterior portion of the trunk that is between the neck and the buttocks

Upper limbs

are attached to the trunk by the shoulder girdle, comprised of the clavicle anteriorly and the scapula posteriorly

Shoulder

part of the body where the upper limb is attached to the shoulder girdle

Upper arm

part of the upper limb from the shoulder to the elbow

Forearm

part of the upper limb from the elbow to the wrist

Wrist

part of the upper limb, which connects the hand to the forearm

Hand

part of the upper limb, which includes palm and fingers

Lower limbs

are attached to the trunk by the pelvic girdle consisting of the ilium, ischium, and pubic bones

Buttocks

posterior rounded area in the pelvis where the thigh is attached

Thigh

part of the lower limb that is attached to the pelvis

Leg

part of the lower limb from the knee to the ankle

Ankle

portion of the lower limb that attaches foot to the leg

Foot

part of the lower limb, which is composed of the sole and toes