Anatomical Directions Flashcards
1
Q
cranial
A
toward the head (cranium)
2
Q
caudal
A
toward the tail
3
Q
rostral
A
within the head, toward the nose
4
Q
medial
A
near or toward the midline
5
Q
lateral
A
toward the side of the body
6
Q
dorsal
A
toward the back
7
Q
ventral
A
toward the belly
8
Q
proximal
A
nearer to the point of origin or closer to the body
9
Q
distal
A
further away from the point of origin or away from the body
10
Q
palmar
A
bottom of the front paws
11
Q
plantar
A
bottom of the rear paws
