Directional Terminology Flashcards
1
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Anterior
A
Relating to the front of the animal
2
Q
Posterior
A
Relating to the rear of the animal
3
Q
Caudal 
A
Towards the tail
4
Q
Cranial
A
Towards the head
5
Q
Distal
A
Distant from the point of reference
6
Q
Proximal
A
Near the point of reference
7
Q
Dorsal
A
Towards the top of the animal
8
Q
Ventral
A
Towards the underside of the animal
9
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline of the body
10
Q
Lateral
A
Toward the side of the body
11
Q
Rostral
A
Replaces the term cranial when discussing the head, towards the nose
12
Q
Palmar
A
Replaces the word Ventral when discussing the base of the foreleg hoof
13
Q
Plantar
A
Replaces the word ventral when discussing the base of the hind leg hoof
