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Directional Terms

Question 6 • PA Human Anatomy & Physiology A 2026-2027 WHITE IC

Which term specifically refers to an area of the body between a medial and lateral structure?

Answer
A
dorsal
B
proximal
C
intermediate
D
superficial

Explanation

The term intermediate describes a structure located between a more medial structure and a more lateral one. Therefore, “intermediate” is the correct choice. Dorsal means toward the back, proximal means nearer to a point of attachment, and superficial means closer to the body surface.

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