Direction Terms Flashcards

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1
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Rostral

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towards the nose end

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Cranial/Anterior

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toward the head end

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3
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Caudal/Posterior

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toward the tail end

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4
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Dorsal

A

toward the back side of the animal

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5
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Ventral

A

toward the belly side of the animal

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6
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Midline

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bisects the body into left and right halves

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7
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Medial

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closer to the midline

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8
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Lateral

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further from the midline

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9
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Proximal

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near a structure’s point of attachment

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Distal

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away from a structure’s point of attachment

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11
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Superficial

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toward the body surface

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