Any target on the body that, if struck, has the potential of incapacitating, severely injuring, and/or killing an individual.

Comments:

The major anatomical weak points are (from top to bottom):

a.temple

b.eye

c.nose

d.mastoid (back base of skull)

e.throat

f.spine

g.heart

h.solar plexus

i.floating rib

j.kidney

k.groin

The minor anatomical weak points are (from top to bottom):

a.jaw hinge

b.clavicle

c.elbows

d.liver

e.pelvis

f.knees

There are many other areas on the body that can be considered anatomical weak points, in special circumstances - such as:

bones

a.joints

b.skin

c.muscles

d.organs

e.pressure points

The areas described above show just how fragile the human body is.  The practitioner is encouraged to continue to analyze the human body, to further discover other weak points the may be exploited, if the need arises.

Example(s):

The throat can be considered an Anatomical Weak Point in many circumstances.

Synonym(s):

Vital Targets

Related Definition(s):

Aim, Alignment, Angle, Block, Defense, Execute, Line, Maneuver, Move, Offense, Path, Position, Space, Strike, Target, Travel, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Angle of Incidence, Angle of Opportunity, Positional Aim, Positional Alignment, Weapon Alignment