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What Are the Anatomical Descriptors Specific to the Hands and Feet?

a) Palmar, plantar
b) Proximal, distal
c) Dorsal, ventral
d) Abduction, adduction

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Final answer:

The anatomical descriptors specific to the hands and feet are palmar, plantar, proximal, distal, dorsal, ventral, abduction, and adduction.

Step-by-step explanation:

The anatomical descriptors specific to the hands and feet are:

  1. Palmar and plantar - Palmar refers to the palm side of the hand, while plantar refers to the sole side of the foot.
  2. Proximal and distal - Proximal refers to positions closer to the body's center, while distal refers to positions farther away from the body's center.
  3. Dorsal and ventral - Dorsal refers to the back of the hand or top of the foot, while ventral refers to the palm side of the hand or sole side of the foot.
  4. Abduction and adduction - Abduction refers to moving a finger or toe away from the midline of the hand or foot, while adduction refers to bringing a finger or toe back towards the midline.
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