Anatomical Regions
8 clinically important anatomical regions with detailed boundaries, contents, and clinical correlations.
Cubital Fossa
The cubital fossa is a triangular depression on the anterior surface of the elbow, serving as a transition zone between ...
Femoral Triangle
The femoral triangle is a wedge-shaped depression on the anterior aspect of the upper thigh. It serves as a major passag...
Popliteal Fossa
The popliteal fossa is a diamond-shaped space at the back of the knee, serving as the main conduit for neurovascular str...
Carpal Tunnel
The carpal tunnel is an osseofibrous tunnel at the wrist formed by the carpal bones and flexor retinaculum. It transmits...
Carotid Triangle
The carotid triangle is a subdivision of the anterior triangle of the neck, containing the carotid sheath and its vital ...
Axilla
The axilla (armpit) is a pyramid-shaped space between the upper arm and thoracic wall that serves as the main passageway...
Inguinal Region
The inguinal region is the lower anterolateral part of the abdominal wall where the inguinal canal transmits the spermat...
Anatomical Snuffbox
The anatomical snuffbox is a triangular depression on the lateral (radial) aspect of the wrist, visible when the thumb i...