Cranial- Caudal

towards the head- towards the tail

Rostral

when referring to areas of the head, no cranial. towards the nose

Dorsal- Ventral

back of animal- belly of animal

Palmar- Plantar

bottom of front food- bottom of hind foot

Medial- Lateral

towards midline of body- away from midline of body

Proximal- distal

closer, farther

superficial-deep

surface, deep

Recumbent

animal lying down

Lateral recumbency

animal lying on side, left or right

Sternal recumbency

animal lying on its belly

Dorsal recumbency

animal lying on its back

Dorsal plane

divides body between dorsal/ventral top/bottom of

Transverse plane

divides body into cranial and caudal

Sagittal plane

divides body into left and right