Cephalic region

Pronunciation
/seh-FAL-ik ree-juhn/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Cephalic region
Plural
Cephalic regions

Definition

The head or head region of an insect, spider, or other arthropod, which contains sensory organs, mouthparts, and neural structures.

Etymology

From Greek 'kephalē', meaning 'head'.

Example

The cephalic region of the spider contains its eyes, mouthparts, and the brain.

Synonyms

  • Head region
  • Cephalon

Related Terms

  • Thoracic region
  • Abdomen
  • Antennae
  • Mouthparts

Usage Notes

The cephalic region is crucial for the sensory and neural functions of arthropods, housing key structures like eyes, antennae, and mouthparts.