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Surface Anatomy
Anatomical Position/ Anterior/Posterior
| Region | Location |
|---|---|
| Cephalic | Entire Head region |
| Anterior/Ventral | Front of the body |
| Posterior/Dorsal | Backside of the body (Whole back) |
| Frontal | Forehead |
| Orbital | Eyes |
| Nasal | Nose |
| Buccal | Cheek |
| Oral | Mouth |
| Mental | Chin |
| Cervical | Neck Region |
| Thoracic | Chest Cavity/ Region |
| Sternal | Breastbone |
| Axillary | Armpit |
| Mammary | Breast |
| Abdominal | Area around the belly below the ribs |
| Umbilical | Bellybutton |
| Pelvic | Pelvis region |
| Inguinal | Groin area |
| Pubic | Genitals |
| Upper Limbs | Arms |
| Acromial | Point of the shoulder |
| Brachial | Arm under shoulder (flexy thing) |
| Antecubital | Bendy elbow region |
| Olecranal | Posterior of the elbow |
| Antebrachial | Forearm |
| Carpal | Wrist |
| Manus | Hand |
| Pollex | Thumb |
| Palmar | Palm |
| Digital | Fingers/Toes |
| Lower Limb | Legs |
| Coxal | Hips |
| Femoral | Thigh |
| Patellar | Front Knee (knee cap) |
| Popliteal | Back of the knee |
| Crural | Shin |
| Sural | Calf muscle region |
| Fibular or peroneal | Side of the leg |
| Pedal | Foot |
| Tarsal | Ankel |
| Calcaneal | Heel |
| Plantar | Sole of the foot |
| Hallux | Big toe |
| Otic | Ear |
| Occipital | Back of the head |
| Dorsum | Back |
| Scapular | Shoulder blade |
| Vertebral | Spinal Column |
| Lumbar | area next to the spinal column |
| Sacral | Tailbone |
| Gluteal | Butt |
| Perineal | Asshole |