Nahapiirkondi

Nahapiirkondi is a term in Estonian used in dermatology and clinical anatomy to describe defined regions of the skin on the body. The term arises from naha (skin) and piirkond (region). It denotes practical boundaries used to describe the distribution of skin findings, plan treatment, or guide examinations.

In contrast to dermatomes, which refer to areas of skin supplied by a single spinal nerve, nahapiirkondi emphasize surface geography rather than nerve innervation.

Typical nahapiirkondi include major regions such as the scalp, face, neck, trunk (divided into anterior and posterior), and the limbs (upper and lower), with additional subdivisions along anatomical landmarks.

In education and medical documentation, nahapiirkondi provide a consistent vocabulary for describing lesions, rashes, burns, or skin changes, facilitating communication among clinicians and with patients.