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NI Check Your Recall REVIEW Define anatomical position. 2 Matching: Match the di

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NI Check Your Recall REVIEW Define anatomical position. 2 Matching: Match the directional term with its correct definition A Away from the surface/toward the body's interior B. Toward the back of the body C. Closer to the point of origin (e.g, of a limb) D. Away from the body's midine E. Toward the head F. Farther from the point of origin (e.g, of a limb) G. Toward the body's midline H. Away from the head'toward the tail Distal Lateral . Anterior Proximal Inferior Deep Superficial Posterior Medial Superior Toward the front of the body J. Toward the surface/skin Which of the following is a correct use of a directional term? a. The ankle is inferior to the knee. b. The sternum is distal to the abdomen. c. The bone is superficial to the muscle. d. The ear is lateral to the mouth. 3 Introduction to Anatomical Terms UNIT

Explanation / Answer

Answer-1

Anatomical Position - Is the position with the body erect with the arms at the sides and the palms forward. Anatomical Position is important because its the position of reference for anatomical nomenclature.

Answer - 2

Distal - F - Farther from the point of origin

Lateral - D - Away from the body's midline

Anterior - I - Toward the front of the body

Proximal - C - Closure to the point of origin

Inferior - H - Away from the head towards the tail

Deep - A - Away from the surface towards body's interior

Superficial - J - Towards surface/skin

Posterior - B - Toward the back of the body

Medial - G - Towards the body's midline

Superioir - E - Towards the head

Answer - 3

A - The ankle is inferior to knee.