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Anatomical Terms
anatomical directions, external anatomy of rat
Term | Definition |
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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 |