Situated towards the head.

What does Cephalad and Caudad mean?

As adverbs the difference between cephalad and caudad is that cephalad is (anatomy) towards the head (or anterior extremity) while caudad is (zoology) backwards; toward the tail or posterior part.

What does caudal to mean?

1 : of, relating to, or being a tail. 2 : directed toward or situated in or near the tail or posterior part of the body.