Directional Terms

Question 1

What does the term “medial” refer to?

Answer 1

Medial refers to a position toward or near the midline of the body.

Question 2

Which limb is more cranial, the thoracic limb, or the pelvic limb?

Answer 2

The thoracic limb is more cranial than the pelvic limb.

Question 3

What is the term for the caudal paw area on the thoracic limb?

Answer 3

The caudal paw area on the thoracic limb is referred to as the “palmar” surface.

Question 4

True or False: The stifle joint is caudal to the tail.

Answer 4

False. The stifle joint is not caudal to the tail; it is more cranial than the tail.

Question 5

Define the term “topographic anatomy.”

Answer 5

Topographic anatomy involves the study of the body’s surface regions in relation to underlying structures