Biology Dissection Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Dorsal
A
back
2
Q
Ventral
A
stomach side
3
Q
Lateral
A
toward the side (your arms are lateral to your body)
4
Q
Median
A
toward the middle: (your belly button is median to your body)
5
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the head
6
Q
Posterior
A
toward the hind end (tail)
7
Q
Superficial
A
near the surface (your hair is superficial)
8
Q
Proximal:
A
close to whatever is being referred to
9
Q
Distal: far from whatever is being referred to
A
