Anatomy Body Regions

Front

Lower posterior region of the head

Back

Occipital: The occipital region is located at the back of the head, encompassing the area where the skull meets the spine.

Front

Head Region

Back

Cephalic: The cephalic region refers to the entire head area, including the face and skull.

Front

Structures on the same side

Back

Ipsilateral: This term describes structures that are located on the same side of the body.

Front

Heel Area

Back

Calcaneal: The calcaneal region refers to the heel of the foot, which is the back part of the foot.

Front

Paired structures, one on each side

Back

Bilateral: This term is used to describe paired structures that exist symmetrically on both sides of the body.

Front

Front of the elbow

Back

Antecubital: The antecubital region is located at the front of the elbow, often used for blood draws.

Front

Back of the knee

Back

Popliteal: The popliteal region is the area located at the back of the knee joint.

Front

Chest area

Back

Thoracic: The thoracic region refers to the chest area, which houses vital organs such as the heart and lungs.

Front

Lower back region

Back

Lumbar: The lumbar region is located in the lower back, between the rib cage and the pelvis.

Front

Side of the body

Back

Lateral: The term lateral refers to structures that are further away from the midline of the body.