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Anatomical Terms
anatomical directions, external anatomy of rat
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| vibrissae | another name for whiskers |
| pinna | another name for external ear flap |
| dorsal | near the back of an animal |
| ventral | near the belly of an animal |
| cranial | nearer to the skull |
| caudal | nearer to the tail |
| anterior | nearer the front of an animal |
| posterior | nearer the back or rear of an animal |
| proximal | closer to the body |
| distal | farther from the body |
| medial | nearer to the midline |
| lateral | farther from the midline |
| rostral | toward the muzzle |