Directional Terms Flashcards
1
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Median Plane
A
Mid sagittal plane that divides the body into left and right sides
2
Q
Sagittal Plane
A
Plane that divides the body into uneven left and right sides
3
Q
Transverse Plane
A
Perpendicular to the long axis of the body. Cranial and Caudal
4
Q
Dorsal Plane
A
Parallel to the back. Dorsal and ventral parts
5
Q
Dorsal
A
Directed toward the back
6
Q
Ventral
A
Directed toward the belly
7
Q
Medial
A
Directed toward the midline
8
Q
Lateral
A
Directed away from the midline
9
Q
Cranial
A
Directed toward the cranium
10
Q
Caudal
A
Directed toward the tail
11
Q
Rostral
A
Directed towards the nose
12
Q
Internal
A
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13
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External
A
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14
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Superficial
A
Structures nearer to the skin
15
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Deep
A
Structures further away from the skin