Veterinary Terminology Quiz

Which term refers to a position closer to the midline of the body?

• Lateral

• Medial

• Proximal

• Distal

Which anatomical direction is opposite to "cranial"?

• Rostral

• Caudal

• Dorsal

• Palmar

In anatomical terms, which direction is opposite to "ventral"?

• Cranial

• Dorsal

• Caudal

• Proximal

Which direction is labelled as "ventral"?

• Towards the back

• Towards the underside

• Towards the head

• Towards the tail

What does the term "medial" refer to in anatomical directions?

• Towards the midline

• Towards the side

• Towards the head

• Towards the feet

In the context of anatomical directions, what does the midline refer to?

• The center line dividing the body into left and right halves

• The line dividing the body into upper and lower halves

• The line dividing the body into front and back halves

• The line dividing the body into head and feet

Which anatomical direction refers to the furthest point from the body on limbs?

• Proximal

• Distal

• Palmar

• Plantar