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Medical Terminology
VT - Directional Terms
Question | Answer |
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Anterior | Toward the front of the animal. |
Bilateral | Pertaining to both sides of the body. |
Caudal | Toward the tail. |
Cephalic | Toward the head. |
Distal | Away from the point of reference. |
Dorsal | Near or on the back of the body (on the top of an animal). |
Lateral | Toward or on the side of the body. |
Medial | Toward or at the middle of the body. |
Posterior | Toward of at the rear of the body. |
Proximal | Near the point of reference. |