Veterinary Anatomical & Directional Terms

What is the common anatomical term used for the tarsus, or tarsal joint in animals?

• stifle

• hock

• flank

• Knee

The common term for thorax is:

• stomach
• ribs
• chest
• shoulder

The cranial entrance into the chest cavity is known as the:

• thoracic inlet
• axillary entrance
• inguinal inlet
• umbilicus

The term for "pertaining to the head":

• cranial
• rostral
• brachy
• cephalic

Farthest from the midline or beginning of a structure:

• proximal
• digital
• distal
• palmar

Toward the midline:

• median
• medial
• midsagittal
• lateral

The belly or underside of a body or part:

• dorsal
• rostral
• anterior
• ventral

The area between the chest and pelvis. AKA belly.

• groin
• abdomen
• axillary region
• thoracic inlet

Toward the nose, or the nose end of the head:

• pinna
• cephalic
• cranial
• rostral

Bottom (caudal) surface of the rear paw, hoof, or foot:

• plantar
• dorsal
• palmar
• distal