Basic Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Cranial
A
Toward the HEAD
2
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Caudal
A
Toward the TAIL
3
Q
Ventral
A
the underside
4
Q
Dorsal
A
back/upper surface
5
Q
Rostral
A
toward the nose
6
Q
Proximal
A
nearest to the trunk or point of origin
7
Q
Distal
A
further from the point of attachment
8
Q
Lateral
A
further away from the midline
9
Q
Palmar
A
the palm, caudal surface of the forelimb
10
Q
Plantar
A
caudal surface of the hindlimb
11
Q
Ipsilateral
A
structures on the same side of the body
12
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Contralateral
A
structures on the opposite sides of the body
13
Q
Sinistral
A
left
14
Q
Dextral
A
right
15
Q
Median
A
passes through the body craniocaudally and divides into equal halves
