Anatomical Directions

What does the term 'Caudal' refer to?

• Away from the body

• Towards the tail

• Towards the head

• Towards the nose

Which term is used to describe the direction 'tail to head'?

• Ventro-dorsal

• Dorso-ventral

• Caudo-cranial

• Cranio-caudal

What does 'Distal' mean?

• Towards the body

• Away from the body

• Towards the tail

• Towards the head

Which term is used when a patient is lying on its back?

• Ventral recumbency

• Dorsal recumbency

• Lateral recumbency

• Sternal recumbency

What does 'Dorso-palmar' describe?

• View of the lower hind limb

• View of the upper hind limb

• View of the lower forelimb

• View of the upper forelimb

What does 'Proximal' mean?

• Away from the body

• Towards the tail

• Directed towards the body

• Towards the head

What does 'Rostral' refer to?

• Away from the body

• Directed towards the nose

• Towards the abdomen

• Towards the chest

Which term describes the rear of the lower forelimb?

• Dorsal

• Palmar

• Plantar

• Ventral

What tern best describes 'Laterally'?

• Towards the body

• Sideways

• Towards the head

• Towards the tail

Which term refers to the rear of the lower hindlimb?

• Ventral

• Plantar

• Dorsal

• Palmar