Human Body Systems stuff

Anterior

The front of a structure or found towards the front of the body

Posterior

The back of a structure or found towards the back of the body

Ventral

Towards the front (belly)

Dorsal

Towards the back

Superior

Towards head or upper end of body

Inferior

Away from the head (lower)

Medial

Toward the midline of the body

Lateral

Away from the midline of the body

Proximal

Towards the trunk or point of origin

Distal

Away from the trunk or point of origin

Superficial

Closer to the surface (external)

Deep

away from the outside of the body (internal)

Abdominal

Abdomen

Antecubital

Arm in front of elbow

Axillary

Armpit

Brachial

Arm

Buccal

Cheek

Calcaneal

Carpal

Wrist

Cephalic

Head

Cervical

Neck

Coxal

Hip

Digital

Fingers (& toes)

Femoral

Thigh

Gluteal

Buttock

Inguinal

Groin

Lumbar

Lower back

Nasal

Nose

Occipital

Back of head

Olecranal

Back of elbow

Oral

Mouth

Orbital

Ocular, Eye

Patellar

Knee cap

Pelvic

Pelvis

Popliteal

Back of knee

Sacral

Sacrum

Scapular

Shoulder blade

Sternal

Sternum

Tarsal

Ankle

Thoracic

Chest

Umbilical

Belly button

Vertebral

Spine

Crural

Shin

Sural

Calf (opposite shin)

Pedal

Foot

Otic

Ears

Mental

Forehead

Pubic

Lower abdomen