While Standing Erect, the Direction of Caudal Is

Question

While standing erect, the direction of caudal is
A) toward the head.
B) toward the heel.
C) lateral to the trunk.
D) medial to the sides.
E) posterior to the head.

Accepted Answer

"Caudal" refers to a direction toward the tail or feet, so the correct answer is toward the heel. Option A ("toward the head") is the opposite direction, known as "cranial" or "rostral." Option C ("lateral to the trunk"), D ("medial to the sides"), and E ("posterior to the head") all describe different directions than caudal.