Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-nearest to the trunk or point of origin
A)superior
B)anterior
C)medial
D)proximal
E)superficial
F)inferior
G)posterior
H)lateral
I)distal
J)deep

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Proximal means nearest to the trunk or point of origin.

Answer: C
 Medial means towards the midline or middle of the body.

Answer: B
 Anterior means towards the front of the body.

Answer: G
 Posterior means towards the back of the body.

Answer: A
 Superior means towards the top or head of the body.

Answer: F
 Inferior means towards the bottom or feet of the body.

Answer: H
 Lateral means further away from the midline, towards the side of the body.

Answer: I
 Distal means further away from the trunk or point of origin.

Answer: J
 Deep means further into the body, away from the surface.

Answer: E
 Superficial means closer to the surface of the body.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description