Which of the Following Regional Terms Refers to the Back

Question

Which of the following regional terms refers to the back of the knee?
A)Popliteal
B)Cubital
C)Perineal
D)Sural
E)Crural

Accepted Answer

The popliteal region refers specifically to the back of the knee where the popliteal artery, vein, and nerve run. Cubital refers to the elbow, perineal refers to the region between the anus and the external genitalia, sural refers to the calf, and crural refers to the leg between the knee and ankle.