Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the outermost meningeal layer covering the brain?
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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomical Terms for the Head and Neck
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Which anatomical term refers specifically to the region at the back of the head?
A
Frontal
B
Occipital
C
Temporal
D
Orbital
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Step 1: Understand the anatomical terms provided in the question. Each term refers to a specific region of the body: Frontal (forehead), Occipital (back of the head), Temporal (sides of the head near the temples), and Orbital (eye socket).
Step 2: Focus on the question, which asks for the anatomical term specifically referring to the region at the back of the head.
Step 3: Recall that the occipital region is located at the posterior aspect of the skull, specifically at the back of the head.
Step 4: Eliminate the other options based on their definitions: Frontal refers to the forehead, Temporal refers to the sides of the head, and Orbital refers to the eye socket.
Step 5: Conclude that the correct anatomical term for the region at the back of the head is 'Occipital'.
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