Transcript Anatomical Terms of Location!

Spinosaurus
Anatomical Terms
of Location!
“Standard anatomical terms of location
are designations employed in science that
deal with the anatomy of animals to avoid
ambiguities that might otherwise arise.”
Anterior Vs. Posterior
Anterior – towards the head end
Posterior – towards the end
opposite the head
Dorsal Vs. Ventral
Dorsal – towards the spinal cord
(back – think dorsal fin)
Ventral – towards the belly
Lateral Vs. Medial
Lateral – towards left/right
sides of the body
Medial – towards the middle of
the body.
Superior Vs. Inferior
Inferior – Below (as in the legs
are inferior to the abdomen)
Superior – Above (as in the heart
is superior to the intestines)
1.Is your belly button
is dorsal or ventral?
1.Is your belly button
is dorsal or ventral?
Ventral
2. Are your lungs
superior or inferior
to the diaphragm?
2. Are your lungs
superior or inferior
to the diaphragm?
Superior
3. Are your Kidneys
lateral or medial to
your spine?
3. Are your Kidneys
lateral or medial to
your spine?
Lateral!!!!