Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Cranial
A
Anything towards the head
2
Q
Caudal
A
Anything away from the head
3
Q
Median
A
Inside
4
Q
Lateral
A
Outside
5
Q
Dorsal
A
Top of the animal and it’s limbs.
6
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the bottom
7
Q
Proximal
A
Toward the body or center
8
Q
Distal
A
Away from the body
9
Q
Palmar
A
Bottom of the front limbs
10
Q
Plantar
A
Bottom of hind limbs
11
Q
Stifle
A
Knee
12
Q
Rostral
A
The nose
13
Q
Caudal-head
A
Back portion of the skull
