Terms

Question 1

Dorsal

Answer 1

Top view (Latin: dorsum=back) think dorsal fin of a dolphin

Question 2

Ventral

Answer 2

View from the underside (Latin: venter=belly)

Question 3

Rostral

Answer 3

Toward the front, following the spinal cord (rostrum=beak)

Question 4

Caudal

Answer 4

Toward the back, toward the tail, following the spinal cord (cauda=tail)

Question 5

Anterior

Answer 5

In front of, front

Question 6

Posterior

Answer 6

After, behind, following, toward the rear

Question 7

Distal

Answer 7

Away from, farther from the origin

Question 8

Proximal

Answer 8

Near, closer to the origin

Question 9

Lateral

Answer 9

Toward the side, away from the mid line

Question 10

Medial

Answer 10

Toward the mid-line, middle, away from side