With the Body in Anatomic Position, Which of the Following

question 169

Multiple Choice

With the body in anatomic position, which of the following statements are true of the directional terms? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)The foot is the most inferior part of the body.
• B)The pectoral muscles are dorsal and inferior to the shoulders.
• C)The forehead is on the ventral side of the body.
• D)Anatomic position for the hands is palm down.
• E)The knee is proximal to the anklE
• F)External may never be used as a synonym for exterior.
• G)The trunk of the body is medial to the arms.
• H)Distal is the opposite of axial.

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