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What is the anatomical term for 'towards the front'?
What is the anatomical term for 'towards the front'?
Which anatomical term describes a point closer to the midsagittal plane than another?
Which anatomical term describes a point closer to the midsagittal plane than another?
What is the function of skin as an organ?
What is the function of skin as an organ?
What percentage of body weight does skin account for?
What percentage of body weight does skin account for?
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'Distal' refers to a point that is:
'Distal' refers to a point that is:
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Study Notes
Anatomical Directions
- The anatomical term for 'towards the front' is anterior.
- The term medial describes a point closer to the midsagittal plane than another.
- The term distal refers to a point that is further away from the point of attachment or trunk.
Skin as an Organ
- The skin functions as an organ, performing multiple functions.
- Skin accounts for approximately 15% of body weight.
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Test your knowledge of anatomical position and terminology with this quiz designed for nursing students. Explore concepts such as anterior, posterior, superior, inferior, and proximal in relation to the human body.
