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Animal Anatomy
Biology Chapter 15: Common Terms of Animal Anatomy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cephalic | concerning the head |
| Caudal | concerning the tail |
| Anterior | toward the front; forward |
| Posterior | toward the rear; farther back |
| Dorsal | on or near the upper surface; back |
| Ventral | on or near the lower surface; front |
| Lateral | on or toward the side |
| Medial | on or toward the middle |
| Midline (median) | divides into right and left |
| Transverse | crosses perpendicular to midline |