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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anterior | frontal or rostral |
| Posterior | tail or caudal |
| Dorsal | top of head or back |
| Ventral | front surface facing ground (belly) |
| Lateral | towards the side |
| Medial | towards the midline |
| Ipsilateral | same side |
| Coronal | cross sections (frontal/coronal sections) |
| Horizontal | parallel to ground |
| Sagittal | perpendicular to ground and parallel to neuraxis |
| Midsagittal | divides brain into equal halves |
| Contralateral | opposite side |