When a surgeon begins to operate on a patient, she finds a growth located beneath the stomach. Which term is the best choice for describing the location of the growth relative to the surface of the skin?

A structure located farther inside the body, away from the skin’s surface, is described as deep. The growth beneath the stomach is internal, so “deep” is the best choice. “Superficial” means close to the skin’s surface.

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