Directional Terms Flashcards by Cece Chisdock | Brainscape

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Anterior

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Closer to front of the body

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Posterior

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Closer to the back of the body

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Dorsal*

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Closer to the back of the body

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Ventral*

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Closer to the belly of the body

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Superior

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Closer to the top of the body (or head)

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Inferior

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Closer to the bottom of the body (or feet)

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Cranial*

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Closer to the skull

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Caudal*

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Closer to the tail

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Medial

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Closer to the midline/median plane of the body

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Lateral

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Further from the midline/median plane of the body

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Proximal

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Closer to the body or trunk (limbs only)

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Distal

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Further from the body (limbs only)/closer to the tips of the fingers or toes

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Rostral*

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Closer to the muzzle

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Palmar*

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The “walking” surface of the front paw

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Plantar*

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The “walking” surface of the hind paw

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