EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Anterior = towards the head. Posterior = towards the tail. Dorsal = towards the upper part or back of the standing animal. Ventral = towards the lower part or belly of the standing animal.

Detailed explanation-2: -Toward the head: for the pig, anterior is used; for humans, superior is used. In either case, rostral may be used to mean toward the nose. Toward the tail: for the pig, posterior is used; for humans, inferior is used (toward the feet). In either case, caudal may be used to mean toward the “tail end” of the animal.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some examples of directional anatomical terms are: Anterior: refers to the front of the body. Posterior: term for the back of the body. Superior: refers to body parts above or towards the head.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most anterior region of the head is the face. The human face is a unique aspect of each individual.

Detailed explanation-5: -Many veterinary anatomical terms are similar to those used in human anatomy, but there are some important terms to know if you are working with animals. Animals stand on all fours: Anterior in humans = cranial in animals. Posterior in humans = caudal in animals.