HBS - Regional and Directional Terms

Term list for Regional and Directional Terms for the Human Body

Anterior

Front Facing Side

Ventral

Front Facing Side

Posterior

Rear Facing Side

Dorsal

Rear Facing Side

Inferior

Farther From Head

Superior

Closer to Head

Medial

Closer to Body Midline

Lateral

Farther from Body Midline

Distal

Farther from Limb

Proximal

Closer to Limb

Superficial

Closer to Surface

Deep

Farther from Surface

Abdominal Region

Abdomine

Antecubital Region

Elbow Joint - Anterior

Axillary Region

Armpit

Brachial Region

Upper Arm - Bicep

Buccal Region

Inner Cheek

Calcaneal Region

Heel

Carpal Region

Wrist

Cephalic Region

Head

Cervical Region

Neck

Coxal Region

Hip

Digital Region

Fingers & Toes

Femoral Region

Thigh

Gluteal Region

Buttocks / Rear

Inguinal Region

Groin

Lumbar Region

Lower Back

Nasal Region

Nose

Occipital Region

Occipital Lobe - Back of Head

Olecranal Region

Elbow Joint - Posterior

Oral Region

Mouth

Orbital Region

Eyes

Patellar Region

Knee Joint - Anterior

Pelvic Region

Pelvis

Popliteal Region

Knee Joint - Posterior

Sacral Region

Lower Back - Tailbone

Scapular Region

Shoulder

Sternal Region

Sternum - Breastbone

Tarsal Region

Ankle

Thoracic Region

Chest

Umbilical Region

Belly Button

Vertebral Region

Spine - Backbone