Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Cranial (anterior)
A
Towards head or above
2
Q
Caudal (posterior)
A
Toward the tail
3
Q
Rostral
A
Toward the end of nose
4
Q
Ventral
A
Belly side
5
Q
Dorsal
A
Back side
6
Q
Medial
A
Close to midline
7
Q
Lateral
A
Father from midline
8
Q
Proximal
A
Close to point of attachment ( referring to appendages)
9
Q
Distal
A
Further from point of attachment (referring to point of appendages)
10
Q
Superficial
A
Close to surface of body