Match each definition with the correct term.
-maximus
A)deeper location
B)largest muscle
C)near the surface
D)toward the midline
E)toward the side

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"largest muscle" is the definition of maximus, specifically referring to the gluteus maximus muscle.

Answer: A 
 "deeper location" refers to muscles like the gluteus medius or minimus, which are deeper than the maximus.

Answer: C 
 "near the surface" refers to muscles like the rectus abdominis or the deltoids, which are closer to the skin than deeper muscles.

Answer: D 
 "toward the midline" refers to anatomical orientation, specifically a movement or position that brings a body part closer to the center of the body.

Answer: E 
 "toward the side" refers to the opposite of medial or midline movement, and would refer to anatomical structures moving toward or away from the sides of the body.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term