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In anatomical terms, what is the opposite of 'distal' when describing structures on the limbs?
In anatomical terms, what is the opposite of 'distal' when describing structures on the limbs?
- Lateral
- Medial
- Anterior
- Proximal (correct)
If a doctor refers to the 'ventral' side of a patient, which part of the body are they examining?
If a doctor refers to the 'ventral' side of a patient, which part of the body are they examining?
- The front (correct)
- The back
- The right side
- The left side
In a quadruped, which term is most synonymous with 'anterior'?
In a quadruped, which term is most synonymous with 'anterior'?
- Cranial (correct)
- Lateral
- Caudal
- Dorsal
A cut moving toward the midline of the body is described as moving in which direction?
A cut moving toward the midline of the body is described as moving in which direction?
When comparing the position of the wrist to the elbow, what anatomical term would accurately describe the wrist’s location?
When comparing the position of the wrist to the elbow, what anatomical term would accurately describe the wrist’s location?
Which pair of directional terms are opposites, describing movement away from and toward the head, respectively?
Which pair of directional terms are opposites, describing movement away from and toward the head, respectively?
If a structure is described as being on the 'dorsal' side of an organism, where is it located?
If a structure is described as being on the 'dorsal' side of an organism, where is it located?
Which anatomical term describes something that is towards the rear?
Which anatomical term describes something that is towards the rear?
What directional term would you use to describe the location of the ears relative to the nose?
What directional term would you use to describe the location of the ears relative to the nose?
Which of the following describes the relationship between the ankle and the knee?
Which of the following describes the relationship between the ankle and the knee?
Flashcards
Dorsal
Dorsal
Towards the back of the body
Ventral
Ventral
Towards the front of the body
Anterior
Anterior
Towards the head
Posterior
Posterior
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Lateral
Lateral
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Medial
Medial
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Proximal
Proximal
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Distal
Distal
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Cranial
Cranial
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Caudal
Caudal
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Study Notes
- Dorsal refers to the back
- Ventral refers to the front
- Anterior is towards the head
- Posterior is towards the rear
- Lateral is away from the center of the body
- Medial is towards the center of the body
- Proximal refers to limbs, and means towards the body
- Distal refers to limbs, and means away from the body
- Right refers to the organism's right side
- Left refers to the organism's left side
- Cranial is towards the head
- Caudal is towards the tail
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