MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Inferior (or caudal) describes a position below or lower than another part of the body proper; near or toward the tail (in humans, the coccyx, or lowest part of the spinal column). The pelvis is inferior to the abdomen. Lateral describes the side or direction toward the side of the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Definition. Caudal means towards the tail or away from the head-end of the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cephalic-This is a longitudinal line drawn from any part of the body to or beyond the head. Caudal-This is a longitudinal line drawn from any part of the body to or beyond the tail. It is the opposite of the cephalic direction.

Detailed explanation-4: -Superior and inferior (cranial and caudal) are used when referring to parts of the body which are toward an end of the body. Superior structures are toward the head (cranial) while inferior (caudal) structures are toward the feet.