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1
Q

The Midline of the body is created by drawing an imaginary line, where?

A

draw an imaginary line down the center of the body slicing the imaginary body at the midline dividing the body into right and left halves

2
Q

What is the anatomical position?

A

A person standing, facing forward, with palms forward

3
Q

This is towards the midline of the body

A

Medial

4
Q

To the side, away from the body

A

Lateral

5
Q

pertaining to both sides

A

Bilateral

6
Q

A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle

A

Mid-axillary

7
Q

To the front of the body or body part

A

Anterior

8
Q

The back of the body or body part

A

Posterior

9
Q

referring to the front of the body a synonym for anterior

A

Ventral

10
Q

referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot, a synonym for posterior

A

Dorsal