Positional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Planter
A
Caudal surface of the pes (rear paw)
2
Q
Ventral
A
Belly or underside of a body or body part
3
Q
Dorsal
A
Back of a body or body part
4
Q
Cranial
A
Toward the head
5
Q
Caudal
A
Toward the tail
6
Q
Anterior
A
Front of the body, used more for description of body parts
7
Q
Posterior
A
Rear of the body, used more for description of body parts
8
Q
Rostral
A
Nose end of the head
9
Q
Cephalic
A
Pertaining to the head
10
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline
11
Q
Superior
A
Uppermost, above or toward the head
12
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline
13
Q
Inferior
A
Lowermost, below or toward the tail
14
Q
Proximal
A
Nearest the midline or from the beginning of a structure
15
Q
Superficial, external
A
Near the surface
