Definition

In a direction toward the head or front part of the body.

Example

The doctor instructed the patient to lie cephalad during the examination.

Conversation

Did you know that in anatomy, the term cephalad refers to movements toward the head?

Yeah, I remember learning that in biology class!

It's interesting how specific some terms can be, like moving cephalad during dissection.

Absolutely! It really helps to understand the body’s orientation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cephalad is formed from "cephalus" (from Greek "kephalē", meaning head) and "-ad" (meaning toward). The word describes a direction toward the head or the upper part of the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'head' ('cephalus') and remember that 'cephalad' means moving toward the head.

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