Anatomy Directional Terms Flashcards

Front

Axillary region

Back

area

Front

Superior

Back

the head or upper part of a structure

Front

Brachial region

Back

(upper limb between shoulder and elbow)

Front

Inferior

Back

from the head; lower part of a structure

Front

Femoral region

Back

area

Front

Anterior (ventral)

Back

the front of the body

Front

Posterior (dorsal)

Back

the back of the body

Front

Popliteal region

Back

behind the knee

Front

Medial

Back

the midline of the body

Front

Lateral

Back

from the midline of the body