foranbak
Foranbak is a Norwegian compound term formed from foran, meaning “in front of,” and bak, meaning “back.” It is not a widely standardized technical term in reference works and is more likely to appear as a colloquial label or shorthand in informal notes to describe a front-to-back orientation.
In practice, established disciplines typically describe front-to-back orientation with standard terms such as anterior and posterior,
Across fields such as engineering, design, or textiles, labeling surfaces or components as front and back is
Etymology: the term derives from Norwegian foran and bak. See also anterior, posterior, sagittal plane, dorsoventral.