Anatomical Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Cranial
A
Towards the head
2
Q
Caudal
A
Towards the tails
3
Q
Rostal
A
From brain to nose
4
Q
Dorsal
A
Topside (back)
5
Q
Ventral
A
Underside (belly)
6
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the spine
7
Q
Distal
A
Away from the body (distal limb)
8
Q
Medial
A
Inner face
9
Q
Lateral
A
Outer face
10
Q
Ipsilateral
A
Same side of the body
11
Q
Contralateral
A
Opposite side of the body
12
Q
Flexion
A
Bring bones together at the joint
13
Q
Extension
A
Forms a straight line
14
Q
Hyper-extension
A
Over straighten
15
Q
Spinal extension/ Dori flexion
A
Hollows the back by lifting the head
