anatomy & physiology tm 1 directional terminology anterior the front of the animal

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Anterior

the front of the animal

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Anterior

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Posterior

the rear of the animal

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Posterior

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Cranial

towards the head

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Cranial

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Caudal

towards the tail

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Caudal

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Dorsal

along the back or uppermost surface

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Dor

sal

Dorsal

DorsalDorsal

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Ventral

along the belly or undermost surface

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VentralVentral

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Proximal

part of the limb closest to the body

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ProximalProximal

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Distal

part of the limb furthest from the body

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DistalDistal

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Three-Dimensional PlanesThree-Dimensional Planes

Frontal Plane

body plane that divides the animal into dorsal and

ventral parts

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Frontal

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Median Plane

body plane that divides the animal into equal, symmetrical

right and left halves

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Median

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Sagittal Plane

any body plane that is parallel to the median plane

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Sagittal

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Transverse Plane

body plane that divides the animal into cranial and

caudal parts

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Transverse

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Surface Planes

Superficial

closer to the surface

Ex: superficial flexor tendons

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Superficial

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Surface Planes

Deep

further from the surface

Ex: deep flexor tendons

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Deep