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What is the term for the front side of an animal's body?

Ventral.

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What is the term for the back side of an animal's body?

Dorsal.

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What direction describes the head end of an animal?

Cranial.

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What direction indicates a position toward the tail of an animal?

Caudal.

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What term refers to the side of the body that is away from the midline?

Lateral.

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What term refers to structures located toward the midline of the animal?

Medial.

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What term is used to describe a structure closer to the point of attachment?

Proximal.

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What term is used to describe a structure farther from the point of attachment?

Distal.