Introduction to the Structural Units: In each of the examples below, choose the term that correctly describes the human body according to anatomical position.

a. In the anatomical position, the palms are ___ or backward.
b. The liver is superior or ___ to the diaphragm.
c. The hand is proximal or ___ to the elbow.
d. The shoulder blade is on the anterior or ___ part of the body.
e. Cranial refers to the ___ or tail end of the body.
f. The coronal plane divides the body into ___ or right and left sections.
g. The arms are located on the medial or ___ side of the body.
h. The transverse plane divides the body into ___ or anterior and posterior parts.


forward
inferior
distal
posterior
head
front and back
lateral
superior and inferior

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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