Question

question 8 of 10

your nose is ________ to your eyes.

medial
ipsilateral
contralateral
lateral

Explanation:

Identify anatomical positions

The question asks for the directional relationship between the nose and the eyes. The midline of the body is an imaginary vertical line dividing the body into equal left and right halves.

Apply anatomical terminology

Using the Anatomical Terminology knowledge point, we evaluate the positions relative to the midline:

• The nose lies directly on the midline of the face.
• The eyes are positioned further away from the midline on either side.

Define the directional terms

• Medial means closer to the midline of the body.
• Lateral means further away from the midline.
• Ipsilateral means on the same side of the body.
• Contralateral means on opposite sides of the body.

Determine the correct term

Since the nose is closer to the midline than the eyes, the nose is medial to the eyes.

Answer:

• Medial (Correct answer)
• Ipsilateral
• Contralateral
• Lateral