Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-farther away from the surface of the body
A)superior
B)anterior
C)medial
D)proximal
E)superficial
F)inferior
G)posterior
H)lateral
I)distal
J)deep

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"Deep" refers to structures that are further away from the surface of the body.

Answer: E 
 "Superficial" is the opposite of deep and refers to structures that are closer to the surface of the body.

Answer: F 
 "Inferior" refers to parts of the body that are below other parts or closer to the feet.

Answer: I 
 "Distal" refers to structures that are further away from the point of attachment to the body.

Answer: A 
 "Superior" refers to structures that are above other structures or closer to the head.

Answer: B 
 "Anterior" refers to structures that are towards the front of the body.

Answer: H 
 "Lateral" refers to structures that are farther away from the midline of the body.

Answer: G 
 "Posterior" refers to structures that are towards the back of the body.

Answer: C 
 "Medial" refers to structures that are closer to the midline of the body.

Answer: D 
 "Proximal" refers to structures that are closer to the point of attachment to the body.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description