Anatomical Plane and Regional Terminology

Question 1

A directional term meaning towards the head

Answer 1

Cranial

Question 2

directional term meaning towards the tail

Answer 2

Caudal

Question 3

An imaginary plane passing through the body dividing it into equal right and left parts

Answer 3

Medial

Question 4

A directional term meaning towards the bottom surface of an animal when it is standing on all four legs; towards the belly

Answer 4

Ventral

Question 5

An anatomical reference plane across the body that divides it into cranial and caudal parts that are not necessarily equal

Answer 5

Transverse

Question 6

A directional term meaning toward the tip of the nose

Answer 6

Rostral

Question 7

An anatomical reference plane running lengthwise, dividing the body into left and right parts that are NOT necessarily equal halves

Answer 7

Sagittal

Question 8

Area dorsal to the scapula (term commonly used in livestock)

Answer 8

Withers

Question 9

Area at the base of the neck between front legs that covers the cranial end of the sternum

Answer 9

Brisket

Question 10

The caudal surface of the hind-limb from the tarsus distally

Answer 10

Plantar