Plate 2 - Position and Direction

Question 1

Anatomical Position

Answer 1

Body standing, limbs extended, palms forward, thumbs directed outward.

Question 2

Superior/Cranial

Answer 2

Structure is closer to the top of the head than another structure in the head, neck, or torso. Excludes limbs.

Question 3

Anterior

Answer 3

Structure is more in front than another structure in the body.

Question 4

Ventral

Answer 4

Abdominal side. Synonymous with anterior in bipeds.

Question 5

Rostral

Answer 5

Beak-like structure projecting forward in front of the head or brain.

Question 6

Posterior/Dorsal

Answer 6

Structure more in the back than another structure.

Question 7

Medial

Answer 7

Structure is closer to the median plane than another structure.

Question 8

Lateral

Answer 8

Structure that is farther away from the median plane than another structure in the body.

Question 9

Proximal

Answer 9

Structure closer to the median plane or root of the limb than another structure in the limb.

Question 10

Distal

Answer 10

Structure farther away from the median plane or root of the limb than another structure in the limb.

Question 11

Inferior/Caudal

Answer 11

Structure closer to feet or lower part of body than another structure. Excluding limbs.

Question 12

Superficial

Answer 12

External. Closer to surface of body.

Question 13

Deep

Answer 13

Internal. Closer to interior of body.

Question 14

Ipsilateral

Answer 14

On the same side as.

Question 15

Contralateral

Answer 15

On the opposite side from.

Question 16

Quadruped Points of Direction

Answer 16

Cranial - Head
Caudal - Tail
Ventral - Belly
Dorsal - Back