M1K Quiz Neuroembryological terms

M1K Quiz Neuroembryological terms

The quiz is designed to for you to test your knowledge. Try answering without looking at the answer, then check afterwards.

Which of the following terms mean ‘towards the nose’?
  1. Caudal
  2. Cranial
  3. Rostral
  4. Ventral
Answer

Rostral

 

A caudal structure is close to which part of the embryo?
  1. Superior end
  2. Inferior end
  3. Anterior wall
  4. Posterior wall
Answer

Inferior end

Which of the following terms refer to the anterior of the embryo?

Dorsal

Ventral

Cranial

Caudal

Answer

Ventral The term ventral refers to the anterior (front) aspect of the embryo, while dorsal refers to the posterior (back)