Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Dorsal
A
Nearer the back of an animal than
2
Q
Ventral
A
Nearer the front of an animal than
3
Q
Superior
A
Above
4
Q
Inferior
A
Below
5
Q
Anterior/ Cranial
A
Nearer to the skull
6
Q
Posterior/Caudal
A
Nearer to the tail
7
Q
Central
A
Near or toward the midline of the body
8
Q
Peripheral
A
Away from the midline or center of the body
9
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the body than (only used for structures on limbs)
10
Q
Distal
A
Further from the body than (only used for structures on limbs)
11
Q
Medial
A
Nearer to the midline than
12
Q
Lateral
A
Further from the midline than
13
Q
Superficial
A
Closer to the body surface
14
Q
Deep
A
Further from the body surface
15
Q
Plantar
A
The “walking” surface of the hind paw
