Anatomy Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Cranial
A
Toward the Skull
2
Q
Caudal
A
Toward the tail
3
Q
Rostral
A
Toward the muzzle
4
Q
Dorsal
A
Toward the back
5
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the belly
6
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline
7
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline
8
Q
Proximal
A
Toward the body
9
Q
Distal
A
At greater distance from the body
10
Q
Dorsal
A
Toward the back of the hand/foot
11
Q
Palmar
A
Toward palm of hand
12
Q
Plantar
A
Toward sole of foot
13
Q
Axial
A
Toward the long axis of the limb
—> <— Axial
14
Q
Abaxial
A
Away from the long axis of the limb
<— —> Abaxial
15
Q
Superficial
A
Toward the surface
