Directional Terminology & Anatomical Planes

Front

The trunk is the most ___ section of the elephant's face

Back

Rostral

Front

The _____ plane divides the animal into cranial and caudal halves

Back

Transverse

Front

The correct term for towards the head

Back

Cranial

Front

The correct term for towards the tail

Back

Caudal

Front

The neck is ____ to the ribs

Back

Cranial

Front

The hip is _____ to the heart

Back

Caudal

Front

The transverse plane divides the animal into _____ halves

Back

Cranial & Caudal

Front

Correct term for towards the spine

Back

Dorasal

Front

Correct term for towards the belly

Back

Ventral

Front

The top fin on a whale is on the ____ side

Back

Dorsal