In each of the following examples, choose the term that correctly describes the human body according to anatomical position.a. In the anatomical position, the palms are forward or backward.b. The liver is superior or inferior to the diaphragm.c. The hand is proximal or distal to the elbow.d. The shoulder blade is on the anterior or posterior part of the body.e. Cranial refers to the head or tail end of the body.f. The coronal plane divides the body into front and back or right and left sections. g. The arms are located on the medial or lateral side of the body. h. The transverse plane divides the body into superior and inferior or anterior and posterior parts.

In each of the following examples, choose the term that correctly describes the human body according to anatomical position.a. In the anatomical position, the palms are forward or backward.b. The liver is superior or inferior to the diaphragm.c. The hand is proximal or distal to the elbow.d. The shoulder blade is on the anterior or posterior part of the body.e. Cranial refers to the head or tail end of the body.f. The coronal plane divides the body into front and back or right and left sections. g. The arms are located on the medial or lateral side of the body. h. The transverse plane divides the body into superior and inferior or anterior and posterior parts.

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