Directional Terms Flashcards
1
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median plane
A
straight down the middle, equal on both sides
2
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medial
A
towards the median plane
3
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lateral
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away from the medial plane
4
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rostral
A
towards the nose when referring to the head
5
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cranial
A
towards the head
6
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caudal
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towards the tail end of the body
7
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transverse plane
A
divides the body into cranial and caudal parts
8
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proximal
A
position on the limb closer to the body
9
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distal
A
position of the limb that is further from the body
10
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dorsal
A
towards the animal’s back
11
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ventral
A
towards the animal’s belly
12
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dorsal plane
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runs lengthwise down the body, divides dorsal and ventral portions
13
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palmar
A
back of front feet
14
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plantar
A
the back of rear feet
15
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superficial or external
A
towards the surface of the body
