Anatomical Regions and Planes: Key Human Body Landmarks and Cavities

Lumbar region

lower back

Sacral region

at the end of the spine, directly above the buttocks

Cephalic region

head area

Acromial region

where the shoulder bones are found

Thoracic region

upper part of the back and chest

Gluteal region

includes the buttocks

Sural region

calf area

Calcaneal region

heel

Plantar region

sole of the foot

Femoral region

thigh area

Popliteal region

back of the knee

Cranial region or cephalic region

head and skull

Frontal region

forehead

Orbital/ocular region

eyes

Buccal region

cheeks

Auricle/otic region

ears

Nasal region

nose

Oral region

mouth

Mental region

chin

Cervical region

neck

Mammary region

each breast

Pectoral region

muscles of the chest

Sternal region

sternum

Abdominal region

stomach area

Umbilicus

navel, center of the abdomen

Coxal region

hip area

Pubic region

area above the genitals

Inguinal region

groin (between legs and genitals)

Patellar region

knee

Crural region

shin

Tarsal region

ankle

Pedal region

foot

Digital/phalangeal region

toes

Hallux

great toe

Axillary region

armpit

Brachial region

upper arm

Antecubital region

front of the elbow

Antebrachial region

forearm

Carpal region

wrist

Palmar region

palm

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