FUND. OF SECTIONAL ANATOMY
FUND. OF SECTIONAL ANATOMY
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ISBN: 9780357671146
Author: LAZO
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Match each of the following terms with the correct meaning.

________ Ventral

a. Lying on the back, face upwards

b. Farther from the point of attachment

c. The front of the body or body part

d. Toward the tail end of the spine

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Summary Introduction

Introduction:

The directional terms are used in anatomy, which describes the positions of structures relative to other structures or locations in the body.

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Justification for correct answer:

Option (c) is given as the front of the body or body part is referred as ventral. In biological anatomy, ventral signifies body part closer to the front side of the body. For example, the eyes are ventral to the brain. Hence, (c) is the correct option.

Justification for incorrect answers:

Option (a) is given as lying on the back, face upward is referred as ventral. Supine position signifies lying on the back with face upward while ventral signifies body part closer to the front side of the body. Hence, (a) is an incorrect option.

Option (b) is given as farther from the point of attachment is referred as ventral. Distal position signifies farther from the point of attachment while ventral signifies body part closer to the front side of the body. Hence, (b) is an incorrect option.

Option (d) is given as toward the tail end of the spine is referred as ventral. Caudal position signifies toward the tail end of the spine while ventral signifies body part closer to the front side of the body. Hence, (d) is an incorrect option.

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