7.6 - Principles of Anatomy and Imaging

Question 1

Cranial

Answer 1

Top, towards head

Question 2

Caudal

Answer 2

Bottom, towards tail

Question 3

Anterior

Answer 3

Front

Question 4

Posterior

Answer 4

Back

Question 5

Plantar

Answer 5

Base of foot

Question 6

Palmar

Answer 6

Palm side of hand

Question 7

Distal

Answer 7

Further end

Question 8

Proximal

Answer 8

Closer end

Question 9

Dorsal

Answer 9

Toward the back or upper side

Question 10

Ventral

Answer 10

Toward the front or lower side

Question 11

Superior

Answer 11

Above, over

Question 12

Inferior

Answer 12

Below, under

Question 13

Lateral

Answer 13

Toward the side, away from the midline

Question 14

Medial

Answer 14

Towards the midline, away from the side

Question 15

Rostral

Answer 15

Towards the front

Question 16

What are the anatomical planes?

Answer 16

• axial - divides the body into superior and inferior parts, roughly perpendicular to the spine (CT always acquired axially)
• sagittal - divides the body into left and right
• coronal - divides the body into dorsal and ventral sections (front and back)