Anatomical Directions Flashcards
1
Q
Ventral
A
Towards belly
2
Q
Anterior
A
Towards cranium (in quadrapeds)
3
Q
Distal
A
Away from center
4
Q
Dorsal
A
Towards back
5
Q
Lateral
A
Away from midline
6
Q
Rostral
A
Towards tip of nose
7
Q
Posterior
A
Towards tail (in quadrapeds)
8
Q
Proximal
A
Towards center
9
Q
Medial
A
Towards midline
10
Q
Caudal
A
Towards tail
11
Q
Cranial
A
Towards head
12
Q
Deep
A
Towards center
13
Q
Superficial
A
Towards surface
14
Q
Palmar
A
Bottom of forelimb
15
Q
Plantar
A
Bottom of hindlimb