Movement & Positional Terms

Which term refers to the belly or underside of a body or body part?

• Dorsal

• Ventral

• Lateral

• Medial

What does the term "Dorsal" refer to?

• Toward the belly

• Toward the head

• Toward the spine

• Toward the feet

What is the meaning of the root "Ventr/o"?

• Back

• Belly

• Head

• Spine

What is the meaning of the root "Dors/o"?

• Belly

• Head

• Spine

• Feet

What does the term "ventral" refer to in the context of animal anatomy?

• The back side of the body

• The head of the body

• The whole body

• The underside of the body

What anatomical term is used to describe the underside of the head in animals?

• Dorsal

• Ventral

• Lateral

• Posterior

What does the term "dorsal" refer to in the context of animal anatomy?

• The underside of the body

• The head of the body

• The back or upper side of the body

• The tail of the body

What does the term "dorsal" refer to in the context of the head of an animal?

• The front part of the head

• The back part of the head

• The top part of the head

• The bottom part of the head

What does the term "Palmar" refer to?

• The caudal surface of the rear paw (including the tarsus)

• The caudal surface of the front paw (including the carpus)

• The dorsal surface of the front paw

• The dorsal surface of the rear paw

What does the term "Plantar" refer to?

• The caudal surface of the front paw (including the carpus)

• The dorsal surface of the rear paw

• The caudal surface of the rear paw (including the tarsus)

• The dorsal surface of the front paw