Canine Anatomy
Basic anatomy
Anatomical planes
Dorsal plane: divides the body into top/bottom halves
Dorsal: towards the spine
Ventral: towards the belly/underside
Palmar: towards the bottom of the front paw
Plantar: towards the bottom of the hind paw
Transverse plane: divides the body into front/back halves
Cranial: towards the head
Caudal: towards the tail
Rostral: towards the muzzle (on the head)
Median plane: divides the body into left/right halves
Medial: towards the midline of the body
Lateral: away from the midline of the body
Anatomical terms
Unilateral: relating to one side of the body
Bilateral: relating to both sides of the body
Ipsilateral: relating to the same side of the body
Contralateral: relating to the opposite side of the body