At Does Caudal Mean?

1 : of, relating to, or being a tail. 2 : directed toward or situated in or near the tail or posterior part of the body.

What is caudal in anatomy?

Directional Terms

Inferior or caudal - away from the head; lower (example, the foot is part of the inferior extremity). Anterior or ventral - front (example, the kneecap is located on the anterior side of the leg). Posterior or dorsal - back (example, the shoulder blades are located on the posterior side of the body).

Does caudal mean down?

CAUDAL: "Equivalent to inferior, caudal means away from the head and going down to the lower part of the body."