What does the term "Medial" refer to in anatomical terms?

Anatomical Directions Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Toward the side of the body
Toward the midline or middle of the body
Toward the front of the body
Toward the back of the body
Answer explanation
In anatomical terms, the term 'Medial' refers to 'Toward the midline or middle of the body', indicating a position closer to the center of the body.
MIDDLE - MEDIAL, very similar terms
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "Lateral" refer to in anatomical terms?
Toward the side of the body
Toward the midline or middle of the body
Toward the front of the body
Toward the back of the body
Answer explanation
In anatomical terms, the term 'Lateral' refers to 'Toward the side of the body', indicating a direction away from the midline or middle of the body.
Example exercise: A LATERAL raise.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "Anterior" refer to in anatomical terms?
Toward the back of the body
Toward the side of the body
Toward the front of the body
Toward the midline of the body
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "Posterior" refer to in anatomical terms?
Toward the front of the body
Toward the side of the body
Toward the midline of the body
Toward the back of the body
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "Superior" refer to in anatomical terms?
Below; Away from the head
Toward the trunk; Near the origin
Above; Toward the head
Away from the trunk; Far from the origin
Answer explanation
The term 'Superior' in anatomical terms refers to 'Above; Toward the head', indicating a position higher in the body and closer to the head.
If something is superior it is at or towards the top, high. If it is inferior it is seen as below, underneath, low.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "Inferior" refer to in anatomical terms?
Above; Toward the head
Below; Away from the head
Toward the trunk; Near the origin
Away from the trunk; Far from the origin
Answer explanation
In anatomical terms, the term 'Inferior' refers to 'Below; Away from the head', indicating a position lower and farther from the head.
If something is superior it is at or towards the top, high. If it is inferior it is seen as below, underneath, low.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "Proximal" refer to in anatomical terms?
Toward the trunk; Near the origin
Away from the trunk; Far from the origin
Above; Toward the head
Below; Away from the head
Answer explanation
In anatomical terms, the term 'Proximal' refers to being toward the trunk and near the origin.
The term close proximity means nearby. Imagine the trunk as the central point, proximal is close by, near the centre, near the trunk
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