Directional terms Flashcards
1
Q
Ventrally
A
Toward the belly of an animal
2
Q
Dorsally
A
Toward the back of an animal
3
Q
Medially
A
Toward the body midline/center
4
Q
Laterally
A
On the side
5
Q
Proximally
A
Toward an origin
Closest to the body midline
6
Q
Distally
A
Away from an origin
Farther from the body midline
7
Q
Superficial
A
Toward the surface
8
Q
Deep
A
Away from the surface
9
Q
Cranially
A
Toward the head
10
Q
Caudally
A
Toward the tail
11
Q
Palmar
A
Surface contact of forepaw
12
Q
Plantar
A
Surface contact of hind paw
13
Q
Abduction
A
Movement away from median plane
14
Q
Adduction
A
Movement toward median plane
15
Q
Rotation
A
Movement of part around axis
