dt.1 Flashcards
1
Q
what are the main anatomical planes used in vet med?
A
frontal, transverse, sagittal and median.
2
Q
what does sagittal divide?
A
left & right sections (not even)
3
Q
superficial means what in directional terms?
A
closer to the surface of the body
4
Q
lateral
A
towards the side or the outside
5
Q
when do you use the term rostral?
A
when talking about the anatomy on the head
6
Q
what does the term ventral indicate in an anatomical structure?
A
towards the belly/underside
7
Q
cranial
A
towards the head
8
Q
caudal
A
towards the tail
9
Q
plantar
A
underside of back paws
10
Q
palmar
A
underside of front paws
11
Q
dorsal
A
structure closer to the spine/back
12
Q
where is medial located
A
midline of the body
13
Q
anterior in vet med
A
head
14
Q
anterior in human med
A
front
15
Q
posterior in vet med
A
tail
