Match the Following Terms of Position to the Correct Definition

question 28

Multiple Choice

Match the following terms of position to the correct definition.

-posterior (dorsal)

• A) toward the midline of the body
• B) toward the head or the upper part of the body; also known as cephalad or cephalic
• C) in front of
• D) away from the midline of the body (to the side)
• E) in back of
• F) away from the head or the lower part of the body; also known as caudad or caudal

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