Activity 5. Anatomical Directional Terms

VALERA, Katelyn B._Activity 5

VALERA, Katelyn B._Activity 5

by Katelyn Valera -
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Which directional terms can be used to specify the relationships between:

a. Elbow and shoulder: The elbow is DISTAL to the shoulder. 

b. left and right shoulders: The left and right shoulders are CONTRALATERAL. 

c. Sternum and the humerus: The sternum is MEDIAL to the humerus. 

d. Heart and the Diaphragm: The heart is SUPERIOR to the diaphragm.

e. Knees and tibia: The knees are PROXIMAL to the tibia. 

f. Liver and gallbladders: The liver is SUPERIOR to the gallbladders. 

g. Spleen and liver: The spleen is POSTERIOR to the liver. 

h. Kidneys and small intestines: The kidneys are POSTERIOR to the small intestines. 

i. 3rd and 5th digits: The 3rd digits are LATERAL to the 5th digits. 

j. Sternum and thymus glands: The sternum is ANTERIOR to the thymus glands.