What term denotes the distal area of the front leg below the elbow joint?

• A. Antebrachium
• B. Axillary
• C. Cranium
• D. Brachial

Answer: (A)

Limb segment terminology uses brachium for the upper arm and antebrachium for the forearm. The region distal to the elbow, between the elbow and the carpus (wrist), is the antebrachium. This is the forearm portion of the front leg, containing the radius and ulna. The other terms point to different regions: axillary is the armpit area near the shoulder, cranium is the skull, and brachial refers to the arm in a broader sense (the upper arm area).