caudad
/ˈkɔːdæd/
adverb
- Toward the tail or the rear end of the body; in a direction away from the head.
- In anatomy class, we learned that the spinal nerves extend caudad from the brain.
- The fish's spine curves slightly caudad near the tail fin.
- The doctor asked the patient to move the pain caudad to help locate the injury.
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adjective
- Situated or directed toward the tail or posterior end of the body.
- The caudad movement of the embryo helps it align properly in the womb.
- The caudad portion of the insect's body contains the reproductive organs.
- In human anatomy, the caudad region includes the lower back and tailbone.