Chapter 1: Directional Terminology Flashcards by Anthony Beaner | Brainscape

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Anterior

A

Referring to the front of the animal

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Caudal

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Pertaining to the tail

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Caudocrainial

A

Pertaining to tail to head

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Contralateral

A

Pertaining to the opposite side

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Cranial

A

Pertaining to the head

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Cranium

A

The head

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Craniocaudal

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Pertaining to head to tail

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Distal

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Pertaining to farthest

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Dorsal

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Pertaining to the back

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Dorsopalmar

A

Pertaining to back to palm

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Dorsoplantar

A

Pertaining to back to sole

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Lateral

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Pertaining to the side

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Lateromedial

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Pertaining to side to middle

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Medial

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Pertaining to the middle

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Mediolateral

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Pertaining to middle to side

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Palmar

A

Pertaining to the “Palm”

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Plantar

A

Pertaining to the “Sole”

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Posterior

A

Pertaining to the rear

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Proximal

A

Pertaining to nearest

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Rostral

A

Pertaining to the nose

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Ventral

A

Pertaining to the “Belly”