Structural Kinesiology Module 1 Practice Exam

Which term describes the palm side of the hand?

Dorsal Anterior Posterior Palmar/Volar

Correct Answer:

Palmar/Volar

Explanation:

This question is about surface terminology for the hand. The palm side is called the palmar surface, also referred to as the volar surface. Dorsal describes the back of the hand, while anterior and posterior are general front/back terms for the body as a whole. In the standard anatomical position, the palm faces forward, so that surface is the anterior aspect, but the specific term for the palm itself is palmar (or volar).

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