Biomed: HBS - Anatomy Regional and Directional Terms 1.1.1-1.1.2

Front

Anatomical position

Back

The body is standing up straight with arms hanging at the sides and palms facing forward

Front

Back

Tarsal(All the bones in the ankle and posterior foot)

Front

Back

Femoral(Thigh)

Front

Back

Popliteal(Area behind knee, the back of the knee joint)

Front

Back

Nasal(Nose)

Front

Back

Axillary(Armpit)

Front

Back

Inguinal(Groin, where the thigh meets the abdomen)

Front

Back

Occupital(Back of the brain, processes visual info.)

Front

Back

Lumbar(Lower spine, allows movement and flexibility)

Front

Back

Brachial(Upper arm)