Which of the following is correct? A. Muscle is deep to bone. B. The otic region is lateral to...
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Which of the following is correct?
A. Muscle is deep to bone.
B. The otic region is lateral to the oral region.
C. The tarsal region is superior to the patellar region.
D. The sternal region is anterior to the abdominal region.
Directional Terms in Anatomy:
When studying the human body, certain terms are used to provide a better and more universal understanding of what is being described. These terms are based on a position called standard anatomical position.
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View this answerThe otic region is lateral to the oral region is the correct anatomical directional description. This is consistent with answer choice "B".
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