Directional Terms

Question 1

Dorsal

Answer 1

Referring to the back

Question 2

Ventral

Answer 2

Referring to the belly or underside

Question 3

Cranial

Answer 3

Towards the head

Question 4

Caudal

Answer 4

Towards the tail

Question 5

Rostral

Answer 5

Towards the nose

Question 6

Medial

Answer 6

Towards the midline

Question 7

Lateral

Answer 7

Away from the midline

Question 8

Proximal

Answer 8

Describes a structure that is close to the point of attachment

Question 9

Distal

Answer 9

Describes a structure that is farther from the point of attachment

Question 10

Dorsal Plane

Answer 10

Divides the body into dorsal (back) and ventral (belly) parts

Question 11

Median Plane

Answer 11

Divides the body exactly in left and right sides

Question 12

Transverse Plane

Answer 12

Divides the body into cranial and caudal parts

Question 13

Sagittal Plane

Answer 13

Divides the body into right and left parts

Question 14

Recumbency

Answer 14

Laying down

Question 15

Dorsal Recumbency

Answer 15

Laying on the back

Question 16

Sternal (or ventral) Recumbency

Answer 16

Laying on the sternum

Question 17

Right lateral recumbency

Answer 17

Laying on the right side

Question 18

Left lateral recumbency

Answer 18

Laying n the left side