Asked by Walter Rutherford on Jul 31, 2024
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The eye is further from the midline of the body than the nose; therefore, the eye is ________ to the nose.
A) medial
B) proximal
C) lateral
D) distal
E) caudal
Lateral
Positioned on or directed towards the side; relating to the sides of an organism or structure.
Midline
An imaginary line drawn vertically through the middle of the body, dividing it into right and left halves.
Medial
Pertaining to or situated toward the midline of the body or a structure.
- Recognize anatomical positions and evaluate the comparative locations of body structures.
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Zybrea KnightAug 06, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Lateral refers to a position farther away from the midline of the body, and since the eye is farther away from the midline than the nose, it is considered lateral to the nose. Medial refers to a position closer to the midline, so it is the opposite of what we are looking for. Proximal and distal usually refer to positions along the length of limbs (e.g. the wrist is distal to the elbow), so they are not appropriate here. Caudal refers to a position toward the tail end of the body, which is not relevant to the description of the eye's position relative to the nose.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize anatomical positions and evaluate the comparative locations of body structures.