In the anatomical position, the palms are on the: posterior (dorsal) surface. lateral surface. superior (cranial) surface. anterior (ventral) surface.
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Terms that apply to the backside of the body in the anatomical position include: (a) ventral; anterior (b) back; rear (c) posterior; dorsal (d) medial; lateral
Salal B.
Correctly complete the following statements by choosing the appropriate directional term. (Anatomical terms may be used more than once.) Anterior Posterior Superior Inferior Deep Medial Lateral Proximal Distal Superficial 1. When the human body is in anatomical position; the face and palms are on the __________ body surface while the buttocks and shoulder blades are on the __________ body surface. 2. The top of the head is the most __________ part of the body and the soles of the feet are the most __________ part. 3. The ears are __________ to the shoulders. However, the ears are __________ to the nose. 4. The heart is __________ to the vertebral column (backbone). The heart is also __________ to the lungs. 5. The elbow is __________ to the wrist. However, the elbow is __________ to the shoulder. 6. In humans, the dorsal surface can also be called the __________ surface; however, on animals standing on four legs, the dorsal surface is the __________ surface (hint: opposite of inferior). 7. The brain is __________ to the skull. The scalp is __________ to the skull. 8. The diaphragm is __________ to the heart, while the larynx is __________ to the heart.
Parul N.
The hips are lateral to the cranium. The scalp is superior to the shoulders. The epidermis is superficial to the dermis. The spine is posterior to the sternum. The chest is superior to the abdomen. The forearm is distal to the elbow. The hand is anterior to the heart. The sternum is anterior to the spine. The knee is proximal to the ankle. In anatomical position, the thumb is lateral to the ring finger.
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