Directional & Regional Terms

It divides the body into a left section and right section.

It divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.

It divides the body into an upper (superior) section and a lower (inferior) section.

Toward the front of the body.

Toward the back of the body.

Toward the bottom of the body.

Toward the top of the body.

Toward the midsagittal plane ; away from the side.

Toward the side ; away from the midsagittal plane.

Away from trunk or point of attachment.

Toward the trunk (limb or appendage).

Toward the surface of a part ; away from the inside.

Toward the inside of a part ; away from the surface.

Along (toward) the belly surface of the body.

Along (toward) the vertebral surface of the body.

Abdomen

Front of elbow

Armpit

Arm

Cheek

Heel bone

Wrist

Head

Neck