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Medical Terminology
VT - Directional Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anterior | Toward the front of the animal. |
| Bilateral | Pertaining to both sides of the body. |
| Caudal | Toward the tail. |
| Cephalic | Toward the head. |
| Distal | Away from the point of reference. |
| Dorsal | Near or on the back of the body (on the top of an animal). |
| Lateral | Toward or on the side of the body. |
| Medial | Toward or at the middle of the body. |
| Posterior | Toward of at the rear of the body. |
| Proximal | Near the point of reference. |