Chapter 3 - Directions In The Vertebrate Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the nose end (the anterior end).
2
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the tail end (the posterior end).
3
Q
Dorsal
A
Towards the surface of the back or the top of the head (the dorsal surface).
4
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the surface of the chest or the bottom of the head (the ventral surface).
5
Q
Medial
A
Towards the midline of the body.
6
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline toward the body’s lateral surfaces.
7
Q
Proximal
A
Close
8
Q
Distal
A
Far
