Question

the medical term that means the caudal surface of the pes (rear paw) is ______.
○ a. palmar
○ b. plantar
○ c. distal
○ d. proximal

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: "palmar" refers to the palmar surface (of the hand), not the rear paw.
• Option b: "plantar" is the term for the caudal (inferior, or bottom - like in anatomical terms for the foot) surface of the pes (rear paw or foot).
• Option c: "distal" refers to a position farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body, not a surface of the paw.
• Option d: "proximal" refers to a position closer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body, not a surface of the paw.

Answer:

b. plantar