Asked by Massie Nguyen on Jul 31, 2024
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Which of the following regional terms refers to the back of the knee?
A) Popliteal
B) Cubital
C) Perineal
D) Sural
E) Crural
Popliteal
Pertaining to the area behind the knee where blood vessels and nerves pass.
Back of Knee
The popliteal area; the region behind the knee joint where the femur, tibia, and fibula meet with ligaments and tendons.
Cubital
Pertaining to the elbow or the area around the elbow.
- Comprehension of body areas and the pertinent medical vocabulary.
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MK
Mbatona KamuaruumaAug 03, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Popliteal refers to the back of the knee, while the other terms refer to different regions of the body. Cubital refers to the elbow, perineal refers to the area between the anus and genitals, sural refers to the calf, and crural refers to the leg.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehension of body areas and the pertinent medical vocabulary.