Which term denotes the tail end of the body or toward the tail?

• A. Dorsal
• B. Rostral
• C. Caudal
• D. Cranial

Answer: (C)

Understanding directional terms along the body’s long axis helps you pinpoint location. The tail end is described as caudal. In veterinary anatomy, cranial and rostral point toward the head and snout, while dorsal points to the back and ventral to the belly. Because the question asks for the direction toward the tail, caudal is the precise descriptor. For example, the caudal portion of the spine means the part closer to the tail, whereas dorsal, cranial, or rostral would describe directions toward the back or head, not the tail.