BackAnatomy & Physiology: Directional and Regional Terms
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The forehead area of the head.
The area surrounding the eye sockets.
The nose area of the face.
The cheek area.
The mouth area.
The chin area.
The neck area.
The chest area.
The area over the breastbone.
The armpit area.
The area of the abdomen or belly.
The area around the navel or belly button.
The lower part of the abdomen over the pelvis.
The groin area where the thigh meets the trunk.
The area over the pubic bone.
The external reproductive organs area.
The point of the shoulder.
The rounded contour of the shoulder muscle.
The arm area between shoulder and elbow.
The front of the elbow.
The forearm area between elbow and wrist.
The wrist area.
The hand area.
The fingers.
The hip area.
The thigh area.
The front of the knee.
The leg area between knee and ankle.
The lateral side of the leg.
The ankle area.
The toes.
The head area.
The back of the head.
The shoulder blade area.
The area over the spine.
The lower back between ribs and pelvis.
The area between the hips over the sacrum.
The buttock area.
The back of the knee.
The calf or back of the lower leg.
The sole of the foot.
The heel of the foot.
Toward the midline of the body.
Away from the midline of the body.
Between a more medial and a more lateral structure.
Closer to the point of attachment or origin.
Farther from the point of attachment or origin.
Above or higher in position.
Below or lower in position.
Toward the front or belly side.
Toward the back side.
Closer to the surface of the body.
Farther from the surface; more internal.