Vet 117 Chapter 1 Flashcards
Fundamentals and Applied Directional Terminology
1
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Anterior
A
Pertaining/Referring to the front
2
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Caudal
A
Pertaining to the tail
3
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Contralateral
A
Pertaining to the opposite side
3
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Caudocranial
A
Pertaining to tail to head
4
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Cranial
A
Pertaining to the head
5
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Cranium
A
The head
6
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Caniocaudal
A
Pertaining to head to tail
7
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Distal
A
Pertaining to farthest
8
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Dorsal
A
Pertaining to the back (Dorsum)
9
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Dorsopalmer
A
Pertaining to back to palm
10
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Dorsoplanter
A
Pertaining to back to sole
11
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Lateral
A
Pertaining to the side
12
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Lateromedial
A
Pertaining to side to middle
13
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Medial
A
Pertaining to the middle
14
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Mediolateral
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Pertaining to middle to side