Veterinary Anatomical & Directional Terms

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What is right lateral recumbency?

Back

Right lateral recumbency refers to lying on the right side.

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What does 'medial' mean in anatomical terms?

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Medial means toward the midline of the body.

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What is the plantar surface?

Back

The plantar surface is the bottom (caudal) surface of the rear paw, hoof, or foot.

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What does 'distal' refer to?

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Distal refers to being farthest from the midline or the beginning of a structure.

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What does 'cranial' mean?

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Cranial means toward the head.

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What is the definition of 'dorsal' in veterinary anatomy?

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Dorsal refers to the back or upper side of an animal.

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What does 'palmar' refer to?

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Palmar refers to the bottom surface of the front paw or forelimb.

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What is the meaning of 'proximal'?

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Proximal means closest to the midline or the beginning of a structure.

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What does 'lateral' mean?

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Lateral means away from the midline of the body.

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What is the midsagittal plane?

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The midsagittal plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves.