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What is the term for the lower surface of a structure?

  • A. Inferior
  • B. Transverse
  • C. Dorsal
  • D. Ventral
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, 'Inferior.' In anatomical terms, 'inferior' specifically refers to the lower aspect or surface of a structure. 'Transverse' is not the correct term for the lower surface; it refers to a horizontal plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions. 'Dorsal' refers to the back or upper side of a structure, while 'ventral' refers to the front or belly side. Therefore, when describing the lower surface of a structure, 'inferior' is the appropriate and precise term to use.