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Dissection terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Toward the "front" end | Anterior |
| Toward the head | Cephalic |
| Toward the "back" end | Posterior |
| Bottom side, toward the "stomach side" of the body | Ventral |
| Toward the tail | Caudal |
| Across the organism | Transverse |
| The middle of the organism | Median |
| The side | Lateral |
| Lengthwise of the organism | Longitudinal |
| Top side, toward the "back" end of the body | Dorsal |