Directional Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Medial
A
Towards the midline
2
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline
3
Q
Ventral v Dorsal
A
Towards belly
Towards spine
4
Q
Cranial v caudal
A
Towards head
Towards tail
5
Q
Rostral v caudal
A
Towards nose
Towards tail
6
Q
Proximal v distal
A
Nearest to midline/beginning of structure
Furthest from midline/beginning of structure
7
Q
Palmar v plantar
A
Caudal surface of front paw
Caudal surface of back paw
8
Q
Anterior v posterior
A
Front of body
Rear of body
9
Q
Superior v inferior
A
Uppermost/above
Lowermost/below
10
Q
Superficial v deep
A
Near the surface
Away from the surface
11
Q
Midsagittal Plane
A
Divides the body into even left and right halves
12
Q
Sagittal Plane
A
Divides body into uneven left and right halves
13
Q
Dorsal Plane
A
14
Q
Transverse Plane
A
