Title: Describe anatomical and directional terminology.
Course: Veterinary Science I (18105-I) > Section: Understanding Veterinary Medical Terminology

Description should include

- body planes (e.g., sagittal, transverse, dorsal)
- anatomical positioning descriptors (e.g., sternal, lateral, dorsal, ventral)
- relative-positioning (directional) terms (e.g., cranial, caudal, proximal, distal, medial, lateral, ventral)
- species-specific terms (e.g., croup, withers, stifle, dewlap, muzzle, hock, pastern, poll).

Process/Skill Questions:

- How is the anatomy of all animals similar?
- What are some major variations among the anatomies of different animals?
- What is the body cavity that houses the heart and lungs?
- What is the body cavity that lies caudal to the thorax?
- How can the distal end of one bone be adjacent to the proximal end of another bone?
- How is anterior and posterior used differently in veterinary medicine vs. human medicine?