Directional, Regional, and Anatomical Terms

front of body

away from body surface, internal

terms used to explain where one body structure is in relation to another.

situated away from the point of attachment or origin or a central point; located away from the center of the body

located near, on, or toward the back or posterior part of the human body, opposite of ventral

the distinguishing character or personality of an individual.

situated below and closer to the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body especially of a human being.

relating the side

relating to the middle

back of the body

situated next to or near the point of attachment or origin or a central point

anatomical terms that refer to specific visible landmarks on the surface of the body

near the surface

situated above and closer to the head than another and especially another similar part of an upright body especially of a human being.

a group of body functions that together perform one or more vital functions

pertaining to the anterior(front) of the body, opposite of dorsal.

belly

inner elbow

armpit

arms

cheek

heel

wrists

head

neck

hip

fingers/toes

thigh

butt

genitals

lower back

nose

back of head

elbow

mouth

eyes

knee cap

hip(bowl)

back of knees

tailbone

shoulder blade

chest

ankle

chest cavity front and back

belly button

twist/turn