Dorsal plane: divides the body into top/bottom halves

Dorsal: towards the spine

Ventral: towards the belly/underside

Palmar: towards the bottom of the front paw

Plantar: towards the bottom of the hind paw

Transverse plane: divides the body into front/back halves

Cranial: towards the head

Caudal: towards the tail

Rostral: towards the muzzle (on the head)

Median plane: divides the body into left/right halves

Medial: towards the midline of the body

Lateral: away from the midline of the body