The upper extremities and lower extremities form the appendicular region of the body. The upper extremities include the shoulders, upper arms, forearms, wrists, and hands. The lower extremities include the thighs, legs, ankles, and feet.
| Anatomical Term |
Common Term |
| Upper Extremity |
|
| Antebrachial |
Forearm |
| Brachial |
Upper arm |
| Antecubital |
Anterior portion of the elbow joint |
| Cubital |
Posterior portion of the elbow joint |
| Digital |
Fingers |
| Palmar |
Palm of the hand |
| Lower Extremity |
| Femoral |
Thigh |
| Patellar |
Anterior portion of the knee joint |
| Popliteal |
Posterior portion of the knee joint |
| Tarsal |
Ankle |
| Pedal |
Foot |
| Digital |
Toes |
| Plantar |
Sole of the foot |
