Caudally
Caudally
Caudally (pronounced: kaw-dally) is an anatomical term used to describe the direction towards the tail end of the body in animals, or towards the feet in humans.
Etymology
The term 'caudally' is derived from the Latin word 'cauda', which means 'tail'. It is used in anatomical terminology to describe the position or direction of structures in the body relative to the tail end.
Related Terms
- Anterior: Refers to the front of the body or towards the head.
- Posterior: Refers to the back of the body or towards the tail.
- Cranial: Refers to the direction towards the head.
- Rostral: Refers to the direction towards the nose or mouth.
- Dorsal: Refers to the back or upper side of an organism.
- Ventral: Refers to the front or lower side of an organism.
- Proximal: Refers to the part of the body closest to the point of attachment or reference.
- Distal: Refers to the part of the body furthest from the point of attachment or reference.
Usage
In human anatomy, the term 'caudally' is used to describe the direction towards the feet. For example, in the standing position, the knees are located caudally to the hips. In contrast, in veterinary anatomy, 'caudally' is used to describe the direction towards the tail. For example, in a dog, the tail is located caudally to the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Caudally
- Wikipedia's article - Caudally
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