Dicretional Terminolgy Flashcards
1
Q
Caudal
A
Towards the tail
2
Q
Cranial
A
Towards the head
3
Q
Ventral
A
Along / towards the belly
4
Q
Dorsal
A
Along the back or upper surface
5
Q
Palmer
A
The rear of the lower forelimb
6
Q
Planter
A
The rear of the lower Hindlimb
7
Q
Distal
A
Directed away from the body - a term used in limb descriptions
8
Q
Proximal
A
Directed towards the centre of the body
- A term used in limb description
9
Q
Rostral
A
Direct towards the nose
10
Q
Medial
A
Differed towards the midline
11
Q
Lateral
A
- directed away from the midline
