MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

ABDOMINAL STATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are two names for the “back of the body”?
A
Dorsal and Distal
B
Ventral and Frontal
C
Posterior and Dorsal
D
Anterior and Posterior
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dorsal and ventral are terms that refer, respectively, to the back and front portions of the human body in the anatomical position . These terms can also be referred to as posterior and anterior surfaces.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thus, anterior and posterior indicate front and back; rostral and caudal, toward the head and tail; dorsal and ventral, top and bottom; and medial and lateral, the midline or to the side. Nevertheless, the comparison between these coordinates in the body versus the brain can be confusing.

Detailed explanation-3: -Posterior: Closest to your spine. In the back of your uterus. Anterior: Front of your uterus.

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