Anatomical Directions and Planes Flashcards by Amelia Spencer | Brainscape

Q

Cranial

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Towards the hEAD

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Caudal

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Towards the tail

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Lateral

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Towards side of animal

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Medial

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Towards the middle of animal

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Dorsal

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On the back of the animal

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Ventral

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On the underside of the animal

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Palmer

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Under surface of front paw

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Planter

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Under surface of back paw

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Rostral

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Towards the nose

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Proximal

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Limbs closer to body

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Distal

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Limbs near the toes

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Medial Plane

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Divides the body into left and right

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Dorsal Plane

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paralel to the back of animal

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Transverse Plane

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Perpendicular to long axis of animal

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