Directional terms Flashcards
1
Q
Cranial
A
toward the front or head of the animal
2
Q
Caudal
A
toward the back or tail of the animal
3
Q
Anterior
A
directed toward the front
4
Q
Posterior
A
directed toward the back
5
Q
Medial
A
directed toward the middle
6
Q
Lateral
A
Directed toward the outside of the animal
7
Q
Dorsal
A
directed toward the back
8
Q
Ventral
A
Directed toward the underside or belly
9
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the origin
10
Q
Distal
A
Away from the origin
