Medical Positioning Terminology

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What is the correct term for the bending of a part outward?

Varus

What is the opposite of flexion?

Extension

Is 'anteriorposterior' a position or projection?

Projection

What is the correct term for something to be on the opposite side?

Contralateral

What is the correct term for near the skin surface?

Superficial

Is 'left posterior oblique' a position or projection?

Position

"True or False: The term 'varus' described the bending of a part outward"

True

"Is 'tangential' a position or projection?"

Projection

What is the correct term for towards the head end of the body?

Proximal

What is the opposite of ulnar deviation?

Radial deviation

Test your knowledge of medical positioning terminology with this quiz. Identify the correct terms for different patient positions and body parts.

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