Planes and Axes - Anatomy & Physiology

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General Terms:

Anatomical Directions, Courtesy of UMN
Anatomical Planes, Courtesy of UMN
  • 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