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Anatomy
Term | Definition |
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Cranial | Relating to the skull or cranium |
Posterior | Further back in position; Nearer to the rear |
Anterior | Nearer the front; Nearer to the head |
Caudal | Like a tail |
Dorsal | Relating to the upper side or back |
Ventral | Relating to the underside of an animal; Abdominal |
Superior | Above; Upper |
Inferior | Below; Under |
Proximal | Situated nearer to the center of the body |
Medial | Situated in the middle |
Lateral | Of, at, toward, or from the side or sides |
Distal | Situated away from the center of the body |