Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caudad
Adverb
/ˈkɔː.dæd/
Definition
Toward the tail or posterior end of the body.
Examples
- The nerves extend caudad from the spinal cord.
- In the position of the fish, the caudad part is where the tail fin is located.
- The caudad region of the vertebrate brain is crucial for coordinating movement.
Meaning
In anatomy, ‘caudad’ refers to a direction away from the head, toward the tail or lower part of the body, often used in a comparative sense regarding spatial orientation among animals or organisms.
Synonyms
- posteriorly
- downward
- tailwards
