Glossary Term
Caudal
Caudal refers to an anatomical direction towards the tail or feet. For example, to release the trapezius muscle the therapist used a force directed caudally. Synonyms include inferior and tailward.
Caudal: An anatomical direction; toward the tail, relative to humans this term refers to "in the direction of the tailbone (sacrum and coccyx)". For example, a therapist may use a caudally directed force to release the upper trapezius muscle.
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Synonyms
- Tailward
- Posterior
- Inferior
- Caudal