Anatomical Terminology Flashcards
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Anterior
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The front of the animal
2
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Posterior
A
The rear of the animal
3
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Dorsal
A
Along the back or uppermost surface
4
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Ventral
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Along the belly or undermost surface
5
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Cranial
A
Towards the head
6
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Caudal
A
Towards the tail
7
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Head Specific Terminology : Caudal
A
Towards the ears or the top of the head
8
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Head Specific Terminology : Rostral
A
Towards the muzzle
9
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Limb Specific Terminology : Proximal
A
Closest to the body
10
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Distal
A
Furthest away from the body
11
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Median Plane
A
Divides the body in two equal and symmetrical halves
12
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Sagittal Plane
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Runs parallel to the median plane
13
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Transverse Plane
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Divides the body into cranial and caudal parts
14
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Frontal plane (Dorsal plane)
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Divides the body parallel to dorsal surface
15
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Superficial
A
Closer to the surface
