Which directional term means toward the surface of the body?

A) superior
B) distal
C) superficial
D) deep


C
Explanation: Superficial means toward the surface of the body. Superior means toward the head or above another structure. Distal means farther away from the point of attachment to the body. Deep means farther from the surface of the body.

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