In anatomy, moving or directed from the tail region toward the head region.
From Latin 'cauda' (tail) + 'cephalon' (head) + '-ad' (directional suffix meaning toward). A technical anatomical term combining tail and head directions.
Anatomists use directional terms like 'caudocephalad' to describe exactly how structures run through the body—it's like having a universal compass so doctors anywhere can discuss anatomy without confusion.
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