caudad (Meaning)
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caudad (adv.)
Backwards; toward the tail or posterior part.
Synonyms & Antonyms of caudad
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caudad Sentence Examples
- The surgeon made an incision caudad to the previous one to access the underlying tissues.
- The nerve injury extended caudad from the point of impact, affecting sensation in the lower limb.
- During the examination, the doctor palpated caudad along the patient's spine to assess for tenderness.
- The anatomical structures progressively decrease in size as one moves caudad along the body.
- X-rays revealed a fracture extending caudad from the lumbar vertebrae into the sacrum.
- The blood clot in the vein extended caudad towards the foot, causing swelling and pain.
- The physical therapist applied gentle traction caudad to relieve pressure on the patient's spine.
- The caudad portion of the intestine showed signs of inflammation on the imaging scan.
- The physician instructed the patient to massage the affected area gently, moving caudad towards the heel.
- The surgeon carefully dissected the tissue caudad to the point of interest to avoid damaging adjacent structures.
FAQs About the word caudad
Backwards; toward the tail or posterior part.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The surgeon made an incision caudad to the previous one to access the underlying tissues.
The nerve injury extended caudad from the point of impact, affecting sensation in the lower limb.
During the examination, the doctor palpated caudad along the patient's spine to assess for tenderness.
The anatomical structures progressively decrease in size as one moves caudad along the body.
