medical terms Flashcards
1
Q
Dorsal
A
back
2
Q
Ventral
A
belly or underside of body or bodypart
3
Q
Cranial
A
towards the head
4
Q
Caudal
A
toward the tail
5
Q
Rostral
A
nose end of the head
6
Q
Medial
A
toward the midline
7
Q
Lateral
A
away from the midline
8
Q
Distal
A
farthest from the midline (beginning of structure)
9
Q
Abduction
A
moving limb away from body
10
Q
Adduction
A
moving limb toward body
11
Q
Flexion
A
bending joint
12
Q
Extension
A
extending joint
13
Q
Palmer
A
“hands” of the animal
14
Q
Plantar
A
back feet of animal
15
Q
Occlusal/contact
A
biting surface of teeth
