Directional Terminology Flashcards

Front

Dorsal

Back

Towards the spine

Front

Ventral

Back

Towards the underside of the body

Front

Cranial

Back

Towards the head

Front

Caudal

Back

Towards the Tail (back end)

Front

Medial

Back

Towards the midline of the body

Front

Lateral

Back

Towards the side

Front

Proximal

Back

Nearer to the body

Front

Distal

Back

Towards the toes

Front

Palmer

Back

Under surface of the forelimb paws

Front

Planter

Back

Under surface aspect of the hindlimb paws