Directional Terms and Anatomical Planes Flashcards
1
Q
Dorsal
A
Refers to the back.
2
Q
Ventral
A
Refers to the abdomen.
3
Q
Cranial
A
Refers to toward the head.
4
Q
Caudal
A
Refers to toward the tail.
5
Q
Rostral
A
Refers to toward the nose.
6
Q
Palmer
A
Refers to the caudal portion of the front paw.
7
Q
Plantar
A
Refers to the caudal portion of the rear paw.
8
Q
Lateral
A
Refers to away from the midline.
9
Q
Medial
A
Refers toward the midline.
10
Q
Sagittal
A
Divides the body into unequal right and left parts.
11
Q
Midsagittal
A
Dives the body into equal parts.
12
Q
Transverse
A
Divides the body into cranial and caudal parts.
13
Q
Dorsal (planes)
A
