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Directional Terms
Question | Answer |
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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 |