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directional terms

  • HESI A2
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Multiple choice
  • Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

On a diagram, a marker is moved from the center line of the torso toward the side. Which word describes the direction of movement?

  1. Medial✗ Incorrect

    Medial points toward the center line.

  2. Lateral✓ Correct

    Lateral points outward from the center line.

  3. Proximal✗ Incorrect

    Proximal describes a position nearer the trunk or origin of a part.

  4. Distal✗ Incorrect

    Distal describes a position farther from the trunk or origin of a part.

Answer

B. Lateral

Rationale

The marker moves outward relative to the midline. That direction is lateral.

RememberLateral means away from the midline.

Sources

  • Anatomical Terminology SEER Training Modules, National Cancer Institute · License: US government work (public domain) · Retrieved · Directional Terms

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