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Which two direction terms should be combined to best describe the relationship of the shoulders to the head?

a) Anterior and medial (anteromedial)
b) Inferior and lateral (inferolateral)
c) Ventral and medial (ventromedial)
d) Dorsal and lateral (dorsolateral)

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Final answer:

The shoulders are superior and lateral to the head and the closest terms to describe this relationship are 'inferior' and 'lateral', but 'inferior' typically indicates a position below.

Step-by-step explanation:

The relationship of the shoulders to the head is best described by combining the terms superior and lateral because the shoulders are positioned above (superior to) and to the side (lateral) relative to the head. This combination is not directly listed among the answer choices provided, but it's the most accurate description considering the anatomical position of the shoulders in relation to the head. Thus, the correct choice from the provided options that somewhat reflects this relationship would be inferolateral, although it's more commonly used to describe a position below and to the side rather than above.

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