Which term is used to describe the front surface of the forearms and hands?

The term used to describe the front surface of the forearms and hands is "palmar." This term specifically refers to the palm side of the hand and is essential in anatomical terminology to differentiate between various surfaces of the limbs.

While "dorsal" refers to the back surface, typically of the hands and feet, "volar" is often used interchangeably with "palmar," particularly in the context of the hands, but it can refer to the surface of both the palm and the sole of the foot. "Pedal" refers to structures related to the foot. Thus, in this context, the most precise term for the front surface of the forearms and hands is "palmar."