Anatomical Positions

Learn the names for each region of the human body.

Cephalic region

Head

cranial region

Skull

facial region

Face

Frontal region

Forehead

Orbital/ocular region

Eye

Nasal region

Nose

Oral region

Mouth

Mental region

Chin

Otic region

Ear

Buccal region

Cheeks

Cervical region

Neck

Superciliary region

Eyebrow

Dorsum of the hand

Back of hand

Thoracic region

Chest

Sternal region

Sternum

Mammary region

Breast

Abdominal region

Abdomen

Umbilical region

Navel (bellybutton)

Pelvic region

Pelvis

Inguinal region

Groin

Pubic region

Pubis

Lumbar region

Lower back

Sacral region

Sacrum

Gluteal region

Buttocks

Dorsal region

Back

Acromial region

Shoulder

Axillary region

Armpit

Brachial region

Upper arm

Antecubital region

Front of elbow

Olecranal region

Back of elbow

Antebrachial region

Forearm

Dorsum of the foot

Top of foot

carpal region

wrist

palmar region

Palm

Digital/ phalangeal region

Fingers

Pollex region

Thumb

Coxal region

Hip

Femoral region

Thigh

Patellar region

Kneecap

Popliteal region

Back of knee

Crural region

Front of Lower leg

Sural region

Calf

Tarsal region

Ankle

calcaneal region

Heel

Plantar region

Sole of foot

Hallux region

Big toe