Zoology Directional Terms

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Anterior (Cranial)

Head end

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Posterior (Caudal)

Tail end

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Dorsal

Back

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Ventral

Belly

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Medial

Nearer to the middle

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Lateral

Further from middle (to the side)

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Distal

Far from trunk

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Proximal

Close to trunk

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Rostral

Towards the muzzle

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Palmar

“Walking” surface of front paws

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Plantar

“Walking” surface of the hind paws

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Frontal Plane

Divide into dorsal (back) and ventral (belly)

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Sagittal Plane

Divide into right and left halves

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Transverse Plane

Divide into anterior (head) and posterior (tail)