Anatomical Directions

Question 1

Define the term ‘dorsal’.

Answer 1

Dorsal means the top of the body. The top of the nose, along the head and spine all the way down to the tail.

Question 2

Define the term ‘ventral’.

Answer 2

Ventral means the bottom of the body. The chest and stomach.

Question 3

Define the term ‘rostral’.

Answer 3

Rostral means towards the nose.

Question 4

Define the term ‘cranial’.

Answer 4

Cranial means towards the head.

Question 5

Define the term ‘caudal’.

Answer 5

Caudal means towards the backend.

Question 6

Define the terms ‘cranial’ and ‘caudal’ in the legs.

Answer 6

Cranial caudal means the top part of the legs.

Question 7

Define the term ‘palmar’.

Answer 7

Palmar relates to the back part of the forelimb.

Question 8

Define the term ‘plantar’.

Answer 8

Plantar relates to the back part of the hindlimb.

Question 9

Define the term ‘proximal’.

Answer 9

Proximal means towards the body, away from the legs.

Question 10

Define the term ‘distal’.

Answer 10

Distal means away from the body, relating to the legs.