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*Dorsal: Toward the spine | *Dorsal: Toward the spine | ||
*Ventral: Toward the sternum | *Ventral: Toward the sternum | ||
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*Distal: Away from the body | *Distal: Away from the body | ||
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*Dorsal Plane: Parallel to the back | *Dorsal Plane: Parallel to the back | ||
*Transverse Plane: Perpendicular to the long axis of the body | *Transverse Plane: Perpendicular to the long axis of the body | ||
*Sagittal: Dividing the body to right and left parts | *Sagittal: Dividing the body to right and left parts | ||
*Median: Sagittal section on midline dividing into right and left halves | *Median: Sagittal section on midline dividing into right and left halves | ||
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Revision as of 11:19, 11 August 2008
Anatomical directions:
- Dorsal: Toward the spine
- Ventral: Toward the sternum
- Medial: Toward central line
- Lateral: Away from central line
- Cranial: Toward the head
- Caudal: Toward the tail
- Rostral: Toward the nose (beak)
- Proximal: Toward the body (trunk)
- Distal: Away from the body
Anatomical Planes:
- Dorsal Plane: Parallel to the back
- Transverse Plane: Perpendicular to the long axis of the body
- Sagittal: Dividing the body to right and left parts
- Median: Sagittal section on midline dividing into right and left halves