What does the term 'dorsal apex' refer to?
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The question is asking for the definition of the term 'dorsal apex' and presents multiple choice options that describe different aspects related to the term within a medical or anatomical context.
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Top or summit of a curve located on the back side.
The term 'dorsal apex' refers to the top or summit of a curve or structure that is located on the back side of an organism (in anatomy, dorsal means relating to the back).
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The term 'dorsal apex' refers to the top or summit of a curve or structure that is located on the back side of an organism (in anatomy, dorsal means relating to the back).
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The term is often used in anatomical descriptions to specify the location of a peak or point on dorsal (back) structures, such as bones.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the term 'dorsal' with 'ventral,’ as 'dorsal' refers to the back side while 'ventral' refers to the front side.
Sources
- Dorsal apex curve of the proximal ulna - aott.org.tr
- Dorsal and Ventral: What Are They, Differences, and More - Osmosis - osmosis.org
- What does each of these relative terms mean, posterior, ventral, and dorsal - quora.com
- Apex (geometry) - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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