Brain Anatomy Nomenclature

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Anterior

Towards the front

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Caudal

Towards the tail (posterior regions)

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Cranial Cavity

The space within the skull that houses the brain

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Dorsal

Towards the back (top surface of the brain in standard orientation)

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Inferior

Below

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Lateral

Towards the side, away from the midline

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Medial

Towards the middle, close to the midline

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Midline

An imaginary line dividing the brain (and body) into left and right halves

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Posterior

Towards the back

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Rostral

Towards the beak (anterior regions)

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Superior

Above

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Ventral

Towards the belly (bottom surface of the brain in standard orientation)