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Dissection Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Dorsal | Towards the back |
| Ventral | Toward the belly |
| Lateral | Toward the sides |
| Anterior/Cephalic | Toward the head |
| Posterior | Toward the hind end (tail) |
| Superficial | On or near the surface |
| Deep | Some distance below the surface |
| Sagittal | Relating to the mid-plane which bisects the left and right sides |
| Transverse | Relating to the plane separating anterior and ventral |
| Horizontal | Relating to the plane separating dorsal and ventral |
| Proximal | Near to the point of reference |
| Distal | Far from the point of reference |
| Caudal | Toward the tail end |
| Pectoral | Relating to the hip region |
| Pelvic | Relating to the hip reason |
| Dermal | Relating to the skin |
| Longitudinal | Lengthwise |
| Right & Left | Refers to the specimen’s right and left, not yours |
| Thoracic Cavity | Related to the area above (anterior) the ribcage |
| Abdominal Cavity | Related to the area below (posterior) the ribcage |