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Which term describes a body part that is above another part, towards the head?
Which term describes a body part that is closer to the point of attachment, primarily describing the extremities?
Which term describes a body part that is near the surface or peripheral, outwards?
Which term describes a body part that is below another part, towards the feet?
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Which term describes a body part that is towards the front?
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Which term describes a body part that is away from the midline?
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Which term describes a body part that is closer to the point of attachment (trunk)?
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Which term describes a body part that is closer to the inside, beneath the surface?
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Which term describes a body part that is further from the point of attachment, primarily describing the extremities?
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Which term describes a body part that is towards the back?
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Which term describes a body part that is closer to the midline?
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Which term describes a body part that is away from the surface or peripheral, inwards?
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Which term describes a body part that is below another part, towards the feet?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Terminology
- Superior: Describes a body part that is above another part, towards the head.
- Proximal: Indicates a body part that is closer to the point of attachment, primarily used for limbs.
- Superficial: Refers to a body part that is near the surface or outermost layer.
- Inferior: Represents a body part that is below another part, towards the feet.
- Anterior (Ventral): Denotes a body part that is towards the front of the body.
- Lateral: Describes a body part that is away from the midline of the body.
- Distal: Indicates a body part that is further from the point of attachment, typically in reference to limbs.
- Medial: Refers to a body part that is closer to the midline of the body.
- Deep: Describes a body part that is further from the surface, or towards the inside of the body.
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Test your knowledge of anatomical position with this quiz! Learn the correct terminology and positioning of various body parts in relation to anatomical position. Perfect for anatomy students or anyone interested in understanding the human body better.
