Chapter 1 Flashcards
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The area dorsal to the scapula.
withers
Toward the tail. Also the rear surface of a limb proximal to the carpus.
caudal
The ground/rear surface of the front limb distal to the carpus.
palmar
Term used on appendages that means toward the body.
proximal
The anatomical plane that divides the body into left and right parts, which are not necessarily equal.
sagittal
Area at the base of the neck between the front legs that covers the cranial end of the sternum.
brisket
Away from the median plane.
lateral
Toward the center of the body or a body part.
deep
The anatomical plane that divides the body into cranial and caudal parts.
transverse
Term used on appendages that means away from the body.
dorsal
The anatomical plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves.
median
The rostral part of the face formed by the maxillary and nasal bones.
muzzle
Toward the bottom (belly) surface of the body.
ventral
The tarsus.
hock
Toward the surface of the body or body part.
superficial
Toward the head. Also the front surface of the limb proximal to the carpus or tarsus.
cranial
The dorsal part of the base of the tail.
tailhead
Toward the median plane.
medial
Directional term used only on the head that means toward the tip of the nose or beak.
rostral
The ground/rear surface of the rear limb distal to the tarsus.
plantar
The trunk of the body.
barrel
The top of the head between the ears.
poll
The joint on a four-legged animal that is equivalent to the human knee.
stifle
The anatomical plane that divides the body into dorsal and ventral parts. Also the directional term that means toward the top or backbone surface of the body.
distal
