Terms of Location in Embryology Flashcards
Cephalic/ Cranial
Refers to the head of the embryo
Caudal
Refers to the tail (inferior) end of the embryo
Ventral
Refers to the anterior aspect of the embryo
Dorsal
Refers to the posterior aspect of the embryo
Rostral (Neuroembryological- above level of the spinal chord)
Towards the nose/beak, so refers to the anterior aspect of the head
Caudal (Neuroembryological- above level of the spinal chord)
Away from the the nose/beak, so refers to the posterior aspect of the head
Ventral (Neuroembryological- above level of the spinal chord)
Refers to the inferior region of the brain
Dorsal (Neuroembryological- above level of the spinal chord)
Refers to the superior region of the brain (towards scalp)