Regional and Directional Terms

Situated toward the front of the body

Away from the body surface; more internal

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

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

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

Of or relating to the side; especially of a body part

Lying or extending in the middle; especially of a body part

Situated at or toward the hind part of the body

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

Of, relating to, or located near the surface

Situated toward the head and further away from the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body especially of a human being

Pertaining to the belly or front side of the body; opposite of dorsal

pertaining to the knee

thigh region

pertaining to the heel of the foot

pertaining to the fingers and toes

anterior surface of the elbow

back of the knee

region pertaining to the arm

pertaining to the wrist

pertaining to the lower back

posterior surface of the elbow