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Why can't the anterior and posterior be used interchangeably with the ventral and dorsal?
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∙ 12y ago
The terms ventral and dorsal are lay terms that mean front and back. These terms are synopsis with anterior and posterior, however they are more commonly used for quadrupeds.
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Is the ventral body cavity anterior or posterior?
the ventral cavity is anterior to the dorsal cavity which is in the posterior.
Are terms used to describe the body position when it is not in anatomical position?
dorsal and ventral,posterior and anterior
An animal with anterior posterior dorsal and ventral surfaces on its body must exhibit?
Bilateral symmetry
Distinguish between the dorsal and ventral horn?
The tips of the anterior horns are broader and less tapered than those of the posterior horns. Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual Ninth Edition Elaine N. Marieb & Susan J. Mitchell
Body plane dividing body into anterior and posterior part?
The plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior (ventral and dorsal) portions is called the coronal or frontal plane.. Hope this helps, Nursing Student :)
Is the ventral body cavity anterior or posterior?
the ventral cavity is anterior to the dorsal cavity which is in the posterior.
What is the plane that divide anterior and posterior?
It is dorsiventral plane. The dorsal side is called posterior and ventral side anterior.
What are the structures of fish?
Dorsal Structure, Ventral Structure, Anterior, and Posterior.
What kind of symmetry to animals have if they have a dorsal ventral anterior and posterior?
they have diagonal symmetry and they have bilateral.
What term is the same as anterior?
The term "anterior" is the same as "frontal." It refers to the front part or surface of something.
Are terms used to describe the body position when it is not in anatomical position?
dorsal and ventral,posterior and anterior
An animal with anterior posterior dorsal and ventral surfaces on its body must exhibit?
Bilateral symmetry
What is the medical term meaning Pertaining to the back and the front?
Posterior (Back)Anterior (Front)term means pertaining to the back and to the front
What is the opposite of dorsal?
The dorsal side of an organism is it's back and can also be called the posterior. The anterior or ventral side is the front. For example on a human the back would be the dorsal side and the chest would be the ventral side.
Is dorsal a body plane?
Dorsal is the back and ventral is anterior
Is the dorsal horn anterior to the ventral horns?
no
Where is the esophagus located in the ventral or dorsal?
The esophagus is right behind the trachea, in line with it. In anatomical terms, both are located medially; neither is lateral to the other. The esophagus is dorsal or posterior to the trachea. The trachea is anterior or ventral to the esophagus. United Nations Farms
