The forearm is denoted by which term?

The forearm is denoted by which term?

• A. Antebrachial
• B. Antecubital
• C. Inguinal
• D. Crural

Answer: (A)

In medical terminology, regions are named with Latin/Greek roots to describe location. The forearm, the part between the elbow and the wrist, is described by the adjective antebrachial. It comes from ante- meaning before or in front of and brachial meaning arm, so antebrachial designates the forearm area. Antecubital refers specifically to the area in front of the elbow, not the entire forearm; inguinal means the groin region; crural refers to the leg. So antebrachial is the correct term for the forearm.

In medical terminology, regions are named with Latin/Greek roots to describe location. The forearm, the part between the elbow and the wrist, is described by the adjective antebrachial. It comes from ante- meaning before or in front of and brachial meaning arm, so antebrachial designates the forearm area.

Antecubital refers specifically to the area in front of the elbow, not the entire forearm; inguinal means the groin region; crural refers to the leg. So antebrachial is the correct term for the forearm.