MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

ABDOMINAL STATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Superficial
A
Above
B
Below
C
Toward Surface
D
Toward Core
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Superficial describes a position closer to the surface of the body. The skin is superficial to the bones. Deep describes a position farther from the surface of the body. The brain is deep to the skull.

Detailed explanation-2: -Superficial is a directional term used to describe the location of a body part that is near or at the body surface. More specifically, superficial structures are located closer to the surface of the body, as compared to other body parts that are located farther from the surface of the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Superficial (from Latin superficies ‘surface’) describes something near the outer surface of the organism. For example, in skin, the epidermis is superficial to the subcutis.

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