Orientations Flashcards
1
Q
Rostral
A
toward the mouth
2
Q
Caudal
A
the tail end or behind
3
Q
Anterior
A
toward the front
4
Q
Posterior
A
towards the back
5
Q
Dorsal
A
toward the top or back
6
Q
Ventral
A
toward the belly
7
Q
Superior
A
towards the top
8
Q
Inferior
A
towards the bottom
9
Q
Medial
A
towards the middle
10
Q
Lateral
A
towards the side
11
Q
Ipsilateral
A
on the same side
12
Q
Contralateral
A
on the opposite side
13
Q
Distal
A
far end of the limb, away from body
14
Q
Proximal
A
near end of the limb, close to the body
15
Q
Axial
A
divides into dorsal/ventral
