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Directional Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Dorsal | Nearer the back of the animal than |
| Ventral | Nearer the belly of the animal than |
| Cranial(anterior) | Nearer to the skull than |
| Caudal(posterior) | Nearer to the tail than |
| Proximal | Closer to the body than(only used for structures on limbs) |
| Distal | Further from the body than(only used for structures on limbs) |
| Medial | Nearer to the midline than |
| Lateral | Further from the midline than |
| Rostral | Towards the muzzle |
| Palmar | The walking surface of the front paw |
| Plantar | The walking surface of the hind paw |
| Medial Plane | Divides body into equal right/left halves |
| Sagittal Plane | Any planes, to the right or left, that are parallel to the median plane |
| Dorsal Plane | Divides into dorsal/ventral portions |
| Transverse Plane | Divides trunk of animal into cranial/caudal regions |