Multiple Choice
In medical terminology, the root 'vascul/o' refers to which of the following structures?
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Introduction to Anatomical Terms for Body Regions
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Which anatomical term refers specifically to the region of the body known as the 'armpit'?
A
Brachial
B
Axillary
C
Femoral
D
Inguinal
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Step 1: Understand the question by identifying the anatomical region being referred to, which is the 'armpit'.
Step 2: Recall the anatomical terminology used to describe specific regions of the body. For example, 'brachial' refers to the arm, 'femoral' refers to the thigh, and 'inguinal' refers to the groin.
Step 3: Learn that the term 'axillary' is specifically used to describe the region of the body known as the 'armpit'.
Step 4: Compare the options provided in the question ('brachial', 'axillary', 'femoral', 'inguinal') and identify which term matches the 'armpit' region.
Step 5: Conclude that the correct anatomical term for the 'armpit' region is 'axillary', based on the definitions of the terms provided.
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