Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 1 - The Human Body: An Orientation - Review Questions - Page 22: 10

Answer

(c) posterior, dorsal

Work Step by Step

Ventral and anterior are both terms that refer to the front side of the body in the anatomical position. Back and rear are not terms that apply to the body in the anatomical position. Posterior and dorsal each refer to the backside of the body in the anatomical position. Medial and lateral refer to the midline and the left and right sides of the body in the anatomical position.
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