Animal Science Flashcards

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Dorsal

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Upper side or back area and somewhat along the spine opposite of the ventral

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Caudal

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Is the tail end of the body or toward the tail end opposite of cranial

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Cranial

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Head area or skull includes positions more toward the head

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Superficial

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Location near the surface of the body it’s opposite of deep

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Deep

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Location within the body away from the surface

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Proximal

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Near the center of the body as related to other locations may be deep within the body

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Distal

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Is a location farther from the center of the body as related to other locations

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Rostral

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Is a portion that is toward near or at the nose of an animal

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Medial

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A position that is more towards the middle of the body or limb ex for leg

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Lateral

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Farther from the center outside the body

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Peripheral

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Is a position toward the outermost part of an animal , organ, or other structure

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Posterior

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Back half

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Interior

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Front half

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