Anatomical references

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  • What is the neuroaxis?

    an imaginary line drawn through the spinal cord to the front of the brain
    directions in the body are described relative to this
  • directions
    anterior/rostral - towards the nose
    posterior/caudal - towards the feet
    dorsal - top of the head/back
    ventral - towards the front (stomach)
    medial - close to the neuroaxis
    lateral - away from the neuroaxis
    ipsilateral - one the same side
    contralateral - opposite sides of the neuroaxis
    superior - above
    inferior - below