Directional terms Flashcards
1
Q
Cranial
A
Towards head
2
Q
Caudal
A
Towards tail
3
Q
Medial
A
Towards (whatever body part you are talking about)
4
Q
Lateral
A
Outside (whatever body part you are talking about)
5
Q
Axial
A
Towards middle (ex. Chest)
6
Q
Abaxial
A
Towards outside (ex. Shoulder)
7
Q
Dorsal
A
Top of back
8
Q
Ventral
A
Bottom of belly
9
Q
Palmar
A
Down back of FRONT leg
10
Q
Plantar
A
Down back of HIND leg
11
Q
Proximal
A
Up from knee
12
Q
Distal
A
Down from knee