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What is the description of the anatomical locating term “medial”?
  1. The anatomy referred to is relatively closer to the body’s midline
  2. The anatomy referred to is relatively further from the body’s midline
  3. The anatomy referred to is relatively closer to the head
  4. The anatomy referred to is relatively further from the head
Explanation
Answer: A - The anatomical locating term “medial” means the anatomy referred to is relatively closer to the body’s midline. An example is that the adductors are on the medial side of the thigh because that is the side that is closest to the midline of the body.
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