Bio 231 Exam Questions with Correct Answers

Bio 231 Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Ventral

Toward the front or belly

Dorsal

Toward the back or spine

Anterior

Toward the ventral side

Posterior

Toward the dorsal side

Cephalic

Toward the head or superior end

Rostral

Toward the forehead or nose

Caudal

Toward the tail to inferior end

Superior

Above

Inferior

Below

Medial

, Toward the median plane

Lateral

Away from the median plane

Proximal

Closer to the point of attachment or origin

Distal

Farther from the point of attachment or origin

Ipsilateral

On the same side of the body (right to left)

Contralateral

On opposite side of the body (right to left)

Superficial

Closer to the body surface

Deep

Farther from the body surface

Acromical

Shoulder

Axillary

Armpit

Brachial