Directional Terms

Question 1

Median Plane

Answer 1

Mid sagittal plane that divides the body into left and right sides

Question 2

Sagittal Plane

Answer 2

Plane that divides the body into uneven left and right sides

Question 3

Transverse Plane

Answer 3

Perpendicular to the long axis of the body. Cranial and Caudal

Question 4

Dorsal Plane

Answer 4

Parallel to the back. Dorsal and ventral parts

Question 5

Dorsal

Answer 5

Directed toward the back

Question 6

Ventral

Answer 6

Directed toward the belly

Question 7

Medial

Answer 7

Directed toward the midline

Question 8

Lateral

Answer 8

Directed away from the midline

Question 9

Cranial

Answer 9

Directed toward the cranium

Question 10

Caudal

Answer 10

Directed toward the tail

Question 11

Rostral

Answer 11

Directed towards the nose

Question 12

Internal

Answer 12

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Question 13

External

Answer 13

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Question 14

Superficial

Answer 14

Structures nearer to the skin

Question 15

Deep

Answer 15

Structures further away from the skin

Question 16

Proximal

Answer 16

Directed toward the torso

Question 17

Distal

Answer 17

Directed away from the torso

Question 18

Radial

Answer 18

Pertaining to the radius

Question 19

Ulnar

Answer 19

Pertaining to the Ulna

Question 20

Tibial

Answer 20

Pertaining to the Tibia

Question 21

Fibular

Answer 21

Pertaining to the Fibula

Question 22

Palmar

Answer 22

Directed toward the ground surface of the manus

Question 23

Plantar

Answer 23

Directed toward the ground surface of the pes

Question 24

Axis

Answer 24

Central part of the body (trunk)

Question 25

Axial

Answer 25

Relating to or situated in the central part of the body

Question 26

Abaxial

Answer 26

Directed away from the longitudinal central axis of a limb

Question 27

Flexion

Answer 27

A bending movement around a joint in a limb that decreases the angle between the bonds of the limb at that joint

Question 28

Extension

Answer 28

A straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts

Question 29

Abduction

Answer 29

Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body

Question 30

Adduction

Answer 30

Movement of a limb towards the midline of the body

Question 31

Circumduction

Answer 31

The circular movement of a body part such as a ball and socket joint of the eye.

Question 32

Rotation

Answer 32

Switches a hand or foot from facing up or down

Question 33

Supination

Answer 33

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Question 34

Pronation

Answer 34

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Question 35

Brachium

Answer 35

The part of the upper forelimb extending from the shoulder to the elbow

Question 36

Antebrachium

Answer 36

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Question 37

Crus

Answer 37

Part of the hind limb between the femur and tarsus

Question 38

Manus

Answer 38

Includes the carpus and forefoot

Question 39

Pes

Answer 39

Includes the tarsus and hind foot