The patellar region is anterior to the popliteal region.
Explanation: In anatomical terms, ‘anterior’ refers to the front side of the body. The patellar region, which corresponds to the area around the kneecap (patella), is located at the front of the knee. In contrast, the popliteal region refers to the area located at the back of the knee. Thus, when comparing the two regions, we say that the patellar region is positioned in front of (or anterior to) the popliteal region.