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Anatomy and Physiology Terms
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource Standards Addressed– AS.01.02. Assess and select animal production
methods for use in animal systems based upon their effectiveness and impacts.
• AS.01.02.01.a. Identify and categorize terms and methods related to animal production.
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Directional TerminologyDirectional Terminology
Anterior
the front of the animal
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Anterior
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Posterior
the rear of the animal
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Posterior
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Cranial
towards the head
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Cranial
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Caudal
towards the tail
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Caudal
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Dorsal
along the back or uppermost surface
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Dor
sal
Dorsal
DorsalDorsal
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Ventral
along the belly or undermost surface
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VentralVentral
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Proximal
part of the limb closest to the body
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ProximalProximal
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Distal
part of the limb furthest from the body
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DistalDistal
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Three-Dimensional PlanesThree-Dimensional Planes
Frontal Plane
body plane that divides the animal into dorsal and
ventral parts
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Frontal
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Median Plane
body plane that divides the animal into equal, symmetrical
right and left halves
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Median
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Sagittal Plane
any body plane that is parallel to the median plane
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Sagittal
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Transverse Plane
body plane that divides the animal into cranial and
caudal parts
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Transverse
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Surface Planes
Superficial
closer to the surface
Ex: superficial flexor tendons
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Superficial
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Surface Planes
Deep
further from the surface
Ex: deep flexor tendons
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Deep