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 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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Dorsal

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Ventral

along the belly or

undermost surface
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Ventral
Ventral

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Proximal

part of the limb closest

to the body
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Proximal Proximal

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Distal

part of the limb furthest

from the body
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Distal
Distal

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Three-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

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