Multiple Choice
Which anatomical term specifically refers to the region at the back of the neck?
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Anatomical Terms for the Head and Neck
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Which anatomical term refers to the region at the back of the head, as seen in a midsagittal view of the brain?
A
Frontal
B
Parietal
C
Occipital
D
Temporal
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Step 1: Begin by understanding the anatomical terms provided in the question. These terms refer to specific regions of the skull or brain. Frontal refers to the front of the head, Parietal refers to the top and sides of the head, Temporal refers to the sides near the temples, and Occipital refers to the back of the head.
Step 2: Recall the midsagittal view of the brain. This is a vertical plane that divides the body into right and left halves. In this view, the back of the head is clearly visible, and the region associated with it is the occipital region.
Step 3: Relate the occipital region to its anatomical function. The occipital lobe of the brain, located in this region, is primarily responsible for visual processing.
Step 4: Compare the other options to the occipital region. Frontal is located at the front of the head, Parietal is at the top and sides, and Temporal is near the temples. None of these terms describe the back of the head.
Step 5: Conclude that the correct anatomical term for the region at the back of the head, as seen in a midsagittal view, is Occipital.
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