Topographical Terms

Question 1

Upper side of the body

Answer 1

Dorsal

Question 2

Lower side of the body

Answer 2

Ventral

Question 3

Towards/facing the head

Answer 3

Anterior or Cranial

Question 4

Towards/facing the tail or hind

Answer 4

Posterior, Caudal

Question 5

Cranial end of the head

Answer 5

Rostral

Question 6

Cephalic

Answer 6

Descriptive term for parts facing the head.

Question 7

Limbs near midline (up & down)

Answer 7

Proximal

Question 8

Limbs away midline (up & down)

Answer 8

Distal

Question 9

Limbs near midline (left & right)

Answer 9

Medial

Question 10

Limbs away midline (left & right)

Answer 10

Lateral

Question 11

Outer peripheral region of an organ

Answer 11

Superficial/Cortical/Cortex

Question 12

Internal/central region of an organ

Answer 12

Deep/Medullary/Medulla

Question 13

Uppermost part of organs

Answer 13

Superior

Question 14

Lowermost part of organs

Answer 14

Inferior

Question 15

Ventral surface of the manus

Answer 15

Palmar

Question 16

Caudal surface of the pes

Answer 16

Plantar

Question 17

Dorsal aspect of the manus or pes

Answer 17

Volar

Question 18

Surface of the teeth facing outside

Answer 18

Labial

Question 19

Surface of the teeth facing the tongue

Answer 19

Lingual

Question 20

Surface of the teeth in contact with teeth (Biting)

Answer 20

Occlusal