List #1 Flashcards
Ventral
of, on, or relating to the underside of an animal or plant; abdominal.
Cranial
relating to the skull or cranium.
Anterior
nearer the front, especially situated in the front of the body or nearer to the head.
Rostral
situated or occurring near the front end of the body, especially in the region of the nose and mouth or (in an embryo) near the hypophyseal region.
Cephalic
of, in, or relating to the head.
Medial
situated near the median plane of the body or the midline of an organ.
Superior
further above or out; higher in position.
Proximal
situated nearer to the center of the body or the point of attachment.
Superficial
situated or occurring on the skin or immediately beneath it.
Palmar
relating to the palm of the hand.
Dorsal
of, on, or relating to the upper side or back of an animal, plant, or organ.
Caudal
at or near the tail or the posterior part of the body.
Posterior
further back in position; of or nearer the rear or hind end, especially of the body or a part of it.
Lateral
situated on one side or other of the body or of an organ, especially in the region furthest from the median plane.
Inferior
low or lower in position.