Question

multiple select question
select all that apply
posterior means ____ and is opposite of ____

anterior
proximal
situated behind
situated away from the center

Explanation:

Analyze the sentence structure

The question asks us to complete the sentence: "Posterior means ______ and is opposite of ______." We need to select all options from the list that correctly fill in these two blanks.

Define the term "posterior"

In anatomical terminology, the term posterior refers to the back of the body or a structure. Therefore, "posterior" means "situated behind".

Identify the opposite of "posterior"

The anatomical term for the front of the body or a structure is anterior. Therefore, "posterior" is the opposite of "anterior".

Match with the given options

Let's evaluate each option:

• anterior: Correct, as it is the opposite of posterior.
• proximal: Incorrect, as proximal means nearer to the point of attachment (its opposite is distal).
• situated behind: Correct, as this is the definition of posterior.
• situated away from the center: Incorrect, as this describes peripheral or distal structures.

Thus, the two correct options that complete the sentence are "situated behind" (for the first blank) and "anterior" (for the second blank).

Answer:

• anterior (Correct answer)
• proximal
• situated behind (Correct answer)
• situated away from the center