UNDERSTANDING ANATOMICAL POSITION AND TERMINOLOGY EXAMS WITH 100% CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/26 BEST RATED A+ FOR PASS

UNDERSTANDING ANATOMICAL POSITION AND
TERMINOLOGY EXAMS WITH 100% CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/26 BEST RATED A+ FOR PASS

What is the anatomical position? CORRECT ANSWERS


The anatomical position is a standard position of the body used as a reference

point in anatomy, where the body is standing upright, facing forward, arms at the

sides with palms facing forward.


What do the terms 'medial' and 'lateral' refer to in anatomy? CORRECT

ANSWERS

'Medial' refers to a position closer to the midline of the body, while 'lateral' refers

to a position farther from the midline.


What is the difference between 'superior' and 'inferior'? CORRECT ANSWERS


'Superior' refers to a position above or higher than another part of the body,

while 'inferior' refers to a position below or lower than another part.


Define 'anterior' and 'posterior'.


'Anterior' refers to the front of the body, while 'posterior' refers to the back of the

body.