Surface Anatomy

Surface Anatomy

1. Abdominal

   • Location: in front (anterior), below ribs

2. Antebrachial

   • Location: forearm

3. Axillary

   • Location: armpit

4. Brachial

   • Location: arm

5. Carpal

   • Location: wrist

6. Cervical

   • Location: neck region

7. Cranial

   • Location: head/ skull

8. Digital

   • Location: fingers & toes

9. Dorsum

   • Location: the back

10. Femoral

    • Location: thigh

11. Gluteal

    • Location: bottom/ buttocks

12. Inguinal

    • Location: groin, lower abdomen meets thigh

13. Lumbar

    • Location: lower back

14. Nasal

    • Location: nose

15. Occipital

    • Location: lower back of head

16. Optic

    • Location: eyes

17. Oral

    • Location: mouth

18. Palmar

    • Location: palms

19. Patellar

    • Location: kneecap

20. Pelvic

    • Location: bottom of abdomen

21. Plantar

    • Location: sole of foot

22. Popliteal

    • Location: entire knee

23. Pubic

    • Location: lower part of abdomen, between thighs

24. Scapular

    • Location: shoulder blades

25. Sternal

    • Location: middle of rib cage (sternum)

26. Tarsal

    • Location: ankle

27. Thoracic

    • Location: chest region

28. Umbilical

    • Location: naval/ bellybutton

29. Vertebral

    • Location: spinal column