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Which term describes a structure located at the back of the body?
Which term describes a structure located at the back of the body?
- Anterior
- Superior
- Posterior (correct)
- Medial
In anatomical terms, which position refers to a structure being lower than another?
In anatomical terms, which position refers to a structure being lower than another?
- Lateral
- Superior
- Inferior (correct)
- Proximal
What does 'proximal' refer to in anatomical terms?
What does 'proximal' refer to in anatomical terms?
- At the back of the body
- Farther from the trunk
- At the midline of the body
- Closer to the trunk (correct)
Which anatomical term would you use to describe the position of the shoulders in relation to the heart?
Which anatomical term would you use to describe the position of the shoulders in relation to the heart?
What do the terms 'ventral' and 'dorsal' signify in anatomy?
What do the terms 'ventral' and 'dorsal' signify in anatomy?
What term describes the movement that increases the angle between body parts?
What term describes the movement that increases the angle between body parts?
Which movement involves bringing a structure towards the midline of the body?
Which movement involves bringing a structure towards the midline of the body?
What describes the movement of rotating a limb away from the center of the body?
What describes the movement of rotating a limb away from the center of the body?
Which of the following movements is characterized by moving a structure in a superior direction?
Which of the following movements is characterized by moving a structure in a superior direction?
Which pair of movements is considered opposites regarding the change in angles between body parts?
Which pair of movements is considered opposites regarding the change in angles between body parts?
What does the term 'rostal' specifically refer to in embryonic anatomy?
What does the term 'rostal' specifically refer to in embryonic anatomy?
Which of the following correctly defines the term 'superficial'?
Which of the following correctly defines the term 'superficial'?
What anatomical term describes structures that are closer to the top of the skull?
What anatomical term describes structures that are closer to the top of the skull?
Which term is used to describe structures farther from the body's surface?
Which term is used to describe structures farther from the body's surface?
In embryonic anatomy, what does the term 'sinister' refer to?
In embryonic anatomy, what does the term 'sinister' refer to?
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Anterior
Anterior
The front of the body.
Posterior
Posterior
The back of the body.
Superior
Superior
Above another part of the body.
Inferior
Inferior
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Proximal/Distal
Proximal/Distal
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Rostral
Rostral
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Caudal
Caudal
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Superficial
Superficial
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Deep
Deep
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Cranial
Cranial
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Paired Structures
Paired Structures
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Flexion vs. Extension
Flexion vs. Extension
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Abduction vs. Adduction
Abduction vs. Adduction
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Internal vs. External Rotation
Internal vs. External Rotation
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Elevation vs. Depression
Elevation vs. Depression
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