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Lancaster Glossary of Child Development

Rostral

Posted byBrian Hopkins May 22, 2019

From the Latin word for a beak, it means at the front of the longitudinal axis of the body or organ, or in bipeds to the top or head.  Used as a directional term in anatomy and physiology. 

See Anencepahly, Caudal, Dorsal, Neurulation, Ventral

Posted byBrian HopkinsMay 22, 2019Posted inUncategorizedTags: glossary

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