Question

which of the following directional reference pairs consists of anatomical equivalents when referring to the human body? select one: a. distal, coronal b. anterior, ventral c. cranial, caudal d. cephalic, posterior e. proximal, lateral

Explanation:

• Option a: Distal (away from attachment) and coronal (plane) are not equivalents.
• Option b: Anterior (front) and ventral (front) are anatomical equivalents.
• Option c: Cranial (toward head) and caudal (toward tail) are opposites.
• Option d: Cephalic (toward head) and posterior (back) are not equivalents.
• Option e: Proximal (near attachment) and lateral (away from midline) are not equivalents.

Answer:

b. anterior, ventral