Directional Terminology Flashcards by Chloe Mcewan | Brainscape

Q

Cranial

A

towards the head

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Caudal

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towards the tail

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dorsal

A

along the backbone or front of legs

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ventral

A

underneath the body along the stomach

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Q

proximal

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towards the body

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distal

A

away from the body

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palmar

A

back of front leg and under the paw

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plantar

A

back of leg and under the paw in the hind legs

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Rostral

A

towards the nose

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Saggital plane

A

left/right side

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Median Plane

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back/front sides

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Dorsal plane

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top/bottom sides

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Medial

A

inside of body or leg

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lateral

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outside of body or leg

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