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Directional Terms
Term | Definition |
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anterior | the front of the animal |
posterior | the rear of the animal |
rostral | in the front of the face, closest to the nose |
cranial | toward the head |
caudal | toward the tail |
dorsal | along the back, uppermost surface |
ventral | along the belly, undermost surface |
proximal | part of the limb closest to the body |
distal | part of the limb furthest from the body |
plantar | related to the sole of the foot |
palmar | related to the palm of the hand |
volar | related to both the sole and the palm |
recumbent | lying down |
sternal recumbency | lying on the chest |
dorsal recumbency | lying on the back |
buccal | toward the cheek |
lingual | pertaining to the tongue |
labial | pertaining to the lips |
palatal | pertaining to roof of mouth |
cervical | pertaining to the neck |
sacral | pertaining to the pelvis |
coccygeal | pertaining to the tail bone |
medial | toward the middle |
lateral | toward the side |
abduction | away from center |
adduction | toward center |
superficial | near the surface |
deep | internal |