MEDICAL
PELVIS CAVITY
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Question
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Which of these directional terms refers to body parts toward the point of attachment?
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Proximal
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Ventral
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Dorsal
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Distal
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Proximal means nearer to the center (trunk of the body) or to the point of attachment to the body.
Detailed explanation-2: -Anterior (or ventral) Describes the front or direction toward the front of the body. The toes are anterior to the foot. Posterior (or dorsal) Describes the back or direction toward the back of the body.
Detailed explanation-3: -Proximal means that the structure is closer to a point of attachment, while lateral refers to a structure being away from the middle of the body. The opposing term for proximal is distal, meaning away from the point of attachment, and the opposing term for lateral is medial, meaning toward the center line.
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