directional terms test 1 Flashcards
directional terms and sections (36 cards)
sagittal section
cut vertically right and left cut not equal
belly side
ventral
towards outside
lateral
close to body surface
superficial
farther from main point
distal
mid-sagittal section
cut equal right and left parts
back side
dorsal
close to main point
proximal
lateral
towards outside
slice nose to back of head
frontal ( coronal) section
medial
towards center
ventral
belly side
dorsal
back side
back of body
posterior
cut vertically right and left cut not equal
sagittal section
frontal ( coronal) section
slice nose to back of head
farther from body surface
deep
superior
top portion; towards head
proximal
close to main point
cut equal right and left parts
mid-sagittal section
towards head
cranial ( rostral )
posterior
back of body
top portion; towards head
superior
cranial ( rostral )
towards head