Chapter 7 Flashcards
Dorsal
Upper side or back area and somewhat along the spine.
Caudal
The tail end of the body or toward the tail end.
Cranial
Head area or skull
Superficial
Location near the surface of the body.
Deep
Location within the body away from the surface.
Proximal
Location nearer the center of the body as related to other locations.
Distal
Location farther from the center of the body as related to other locations.
Rostral
Position that is toward, near, or at the nose of an animal.
Medial
Position that is more toward the middle of the body or limb.
Lateral
Position that is farther from the median.
Peripheral
Position toward the outermost part of an animal, organ, or other structure.
Prosterior
Back half
Interior
Front half