Animal Science Flashcards
Dorsal
Upper side or back area and somewhat along the spine opposite of the ventral
Caudal
Is the tail end of the body or toward the tail end opposite of cranial
Cranial
Head area or skull includes positions more toward the head
Superficial
Location near the surface of the body it’s opposite of deep
Deep
Location within the body away from the surface
Proximal
Near the center of the body as related to other locations may be deep within the body
Distal
Is a location farther from the center of the body as related to other locations
Rostral
Is a portion that is toward near or at the nose of an animal
Medial
A position that is more towards the middle of the body or limb ex for leg
Lateral
Farther from the center outside the body
Peripheral
Is a position toward the outermost part of an animal , organ, or other structure
Posterior
Back half
Interior
Front half