The term 'dorsal' in biology refers to the back or posterior surface of an organism, with the popliteal region serving as an example. Understanding directional terms is crucial in accurately describing bodily locations.
Dorsal refers to a body area found on the back or posterior surface of an organism.
In the context of the given anatomical terms, the popliteal region is an example of a dorsal area as it is positioned at the back of the knee.
Understanding directional terms like dorsal is essential in biology and anatomy to describe locations within the body accurately.
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Answer:
Option 1, popliteal
Explanation:
In reference to the anatomical position -- in which the arms are extended to the sides of the body, and the head, feet, and palmar surface of the hands are facing forward -- the dorsal surface is the posterior surface of a body part or region. In laymen's terms, it is the back side of a region.
In anatomical position, the antecubital surface (the elbow ditch) is a ventral region as it faces the anterior surface of the body -- anterior being the front side of a region. The patellar surface (kneecap) also faces the anterior portion of the body. The deltoid surface (the upper arm and shoulder region) encompasses the lateral surface and possibly is showcased in the anterior plane.
The outlier here is the popliteal area (the knee ditch). When the anatomy is observed from the anterior perspective, the popliteal area is obscured from view, and this is because it is behind the patellar region. Thus, is it a part of the dorsal surface.
Therefore, option 1, popliteal is the correct answer.
