Directional Terms

Question 1

Dorsal

Answer 1

Towards the back

Question 2

Ventral

Answer 2

Towards the belly

Question 3

Proximal

Answer 3

Towards the main mass/ origin

Limbs and Tail

Question 4

Distal

Answer 4

Away from the main body/ mass

Limbs and tail

Question 5

Rostral

Answer 5

Only referring to the head

Towards the nose

Question 6

Dorsal Plane

Answer 6

Runs at a right angle to the median and transverse planes
Divides the body or head into dorsal and ventral portions
Horizontal

Question 7

Deep

Answer 7

Near the center of the body or the center of the solid origin

Question 8

Medial

Answer 8

Towards the median plane

Question 9

Sagittal Plane

Answer 9

Passes through the head body or limb parallel to the median plane

Question 10

Transverse Plane

Answer 10

Cuts across the head , body or limb @ a right angle to the dorsal plane
Vertical

Question 11

Lateral

Answer 11

Away from the median plane

Question 12

Cranial

Answer 12

Towards the head

Question 13

Plantar

Answer 13

Hindpaw
Part of the hindlimb where the pads are located
Opposite surface: dorsal surface

Question 14

Median Plane

Answer 14

Same as the transverse plane
Divides the head, body or limb longitudinally
Vertical

Question 15

Superficial

Answer 15

Near the surface of the body or surface of a solid region

Question 16

Palmar

Answer 16

Forepaws

Part of the forepaw where the pads are located

Question 17

Ventral

Answer 17

Towards the belly

Question 18

Caudal

Answer 18

Towards the tail