Multiple Choice
Which anatomical term refers specifically to the region of the forearm between the elbow and the wrist?
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Anatomical Terms for the Arm and Hand
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Which anatomical term refers specifically to the region of the forearm?
A
Carpal
B
Brachial
C
Antebrachial
D
Palmar
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Step 1: Understand the anatomical terms provided in the question. Each term refers to a specific region of the body: 'Carpal' refers to the wrist, 'Brachial' refers to the upper arm, 'Antebrachial' refers to the forearm, and 'Palmar' refers to the palm of the hand.
Step 2: Recall that the forearm is the region between the elbow and the wrist. This is distinct from the upper arm (brachial) and the wrist (carpal).
Step 3: Match the anatomical term that corresponds to the forearm. Based on anatomical terminology, the term 'Antebrachial' is used to describe the forearm region.
Step 4: Eliminate the other options by verifying their definitions: 'Carpal' is related to the wrist bones, 'Brachial' is related to the upper arm, and 'Palmar' is related to the palm of the hand.
Step 5: Conclude that the correct anatomical term for the region of the forearm is 'Antebrachial'.
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