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Which term describes a plane that shows brain structures as seen from above?
Which term describes a plane that shows brain structures as seen from above?
- Dorsal
- Anterior
- Horizontal (correct)
- Superior
What does the term 'ventral' refer to?
What does the term 'ventral' refer to?
- Toward the back
- Above another part
- Toward the front end
- Toward the stomach (correct)
Which term describes a location that is below another part?
Which term describes a location that is below another part?
- Superior
- Medial
- Inferior (correct)
- Lateral
What is the primary composition of gray matter?
What is the primary composition of gray matter?
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What does the term 'proximal' mean?
What does the term 'proximal' mean?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Directions and Brain Structures
- Aerial view of brain structures is described by the term "axial".
- "Ventral" refers to the belly side or the front of an organism or a structure.
- The term "inferior" describes a location that is below another part.
- Gray matter is primarily composed of neuronal cell bodies.
- "Proximal" means close to the point of attachment or origin.
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Test your knowledge of anatomical terms with this quiz! From dorsal and ventral to anterior and posterior, challenge yourself to identify the correct definitions for these terms and enhance your understanding of anatomy.
