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BIO 2331 Lab Practical 1 Study Guide
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Correct Questions and Correct Answers
Anatomical position Ans: —Standard reference position for
describing body parts and regions
Coronal/Frontal plane Ans: —Vertical plane dividing the body into
front and back halves
Transverse plane Ans: —Horizontal plane dividing the body into
top and bottom halves
Oblique plane Ans: —Diagonal plane dividing the body at an angle
Sagittal plane Ans: —Vertical plane dividing the body into left and
right halves
Midsagittal plane Ans: —Vertical plane dividing the body into
equal left and right halves
Superior Ans: —Above or higher in position
Inferior Ans: —Below or lower in position
Medial Ans: —Toward the midline of the body
Lateral Ans: —Away from the midline of the body
Anterior/Ventral Ans: —Toward the front of the body
Posterior/Dorsal Ans: —Toward the back of the body
Proximal Ans: —Closer to the point of attachment or origin
Distal Ans: —Farther from the point of attachment or origin
Superficial Ans: —Closer to the surface of the body
Deep Ans: —Farther from the surface of the body
Orbital Ans: —Relating to the eye socket
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Otic Ans: —Relating to the ear
Nasal Ans: —Relating to the nose
Buccal Ans: —Relating to the cheek
Oral Ans: —Relating to the mouth
Mental Ans: —Relating to the chin
Sternal Ans: —Relating to the sternum
Axillary Ans: —Relating to the armpit
Brachial Ans: —Relating to the upper arm
Mammary Ans: —Relating to the breast
Antecubital Ans: —Relating to the front of the elbow
Umbilical Ans: —Relating to the navel
Antebrachial Ans: —Relating to the forearm
Carpal Ans: —Relating to the wrist
Pollex Ans: —Relating to the thumb
Palmar Ans: —Relating to the palm of the hand
Digits/Phalanges Ans: —Relating to the fingers or toes
Coxal Ans: —Relating to the hip
Femoral Ans: —Relating to the thigh
Patellar Ans: —Relating to the kneecap
Crural Ans: —Relating to the leg
Tarsal Ans: —Relating to the ankle
Cranial Ans: —Relating to the skull
Facial Ans: —Relating to the face
Cervical Ans: —Relating to the neck
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BIO 2331 Lab Practical 1 Study Guide
Questions with Verified Solutions 100%
Correct Questions and Correct Answers
Anatomical position Ans: —Standard reference position for
describing body parts and regions
Coronal/Frontal plane Ans: —Vertical plane dividing the body into
front and back halves
Transverse plane Ans: —Horizontal plane dividing the body into
top and bottom halves
Oblique plane Ans: —Diagonal plane dividing the body at an angle
Sagittal plane Ans: —Vertical plane dividing the body into left and
right halves
Midsagittal plane Ans: —Vertical plane dividing the body into
equal left and right halves
Superior Ans: —Above or higher in position
Inferior Ans: —Below or lower in position
Medial Ans: —Toward the midline of the body
Lateral Ans: —Away from the midline of the body
Anterior/Ventral Ans: —Toward the front of the body
Posterior/Dorsal Ans: —Toward the back of the body
Proximal Ans: —Closer to the point of attachment or origin
Distal Ans: —Farther from the point of attachment or origin
Superficial Ans: —Closer to the surface of the body
Deep Ans: —Farther from the surface of the body
Orbital Ans: —Relating to the eye socket
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Otic Ans: —Relating to the ear
Nasal Ans: —Relating to the nose
Buccal Ans: —Relating to the cheek
Oral Ans: —Relating to the mouth
Mental Ans: —Relating to the chin
Sternal Ans: —Relating to the sternum
Axillary Ans: —Relating to the armpit
Brachial Ans: —Relating to the upper arm
Mammary Ans: —Relating to the breast
Antecubital Ans: —Relating to the front of the elbow
Umbilical Ans: —Relating to the navel
Antebrachial Ans: —Relating to the forearm
Carpal Ans: —Relating to the wrist
Pollex Ans: —Relating to the thumb
Palmar Ans: —Relating to the palm of the hand
Digits/Phalanges Ans: —Relating to the fingers or toes
Coxal Ans: —Relating to the hip
Femoral Ans: —Relating to the thigh
Patellar Ans: —Relating to the kneecap
Crural Ans: —Relating to the leg
Tarsal Ans: —Relating to the ankle
Cranial Ans: —Relating to the skull
Facial Ans: —Relating to the face
Cervical Ans: —Relating to the neck
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