Asked by Gekayla Alexander on Jul 31, 2024
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The anatomical term for the shoulder is the ________ region.
A) acromial
B) sternal
C) mental
D) buccal
E) pectoral
Acromial
Pertaining to the acromion, an anatomical feature of the scapula (shoulder blade) contributing to the shoulder's bony structure.
Shoulder
A part of the body where the arm is joined to the torso, consisting of several joints and muscles that allow for a wide range of movement.
Sternal
Relating to the sternum, which is the long, flat bone located in the center of the chest, connecting to the ribs via cartilage and helping to protect the heart, lungs, and major vessels.
- Understanding of anatomical regions and their associated terminology.
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sienna stephanAug 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The shoulder is referred to as the acromial region, as the acromion is the bony prominence that forms the top of the shoulder blade and articulates with the clavicle to form the acromioclavicular joint. The sternal region refers to the breastbone area, the mental region refers to the chin area, the buccal region refers to the cheek area, and the pectoral region refers to the chest area.
Learning Objectives
- Understanding of anatomical regions and their associated terminology.