Activity 5. Anatomical Directional Terms

MAMAUAG, Erika Bernadette F._Activity 5

MAMAUAG, Erika Bernadette F._Activity 5

by Erika Bernadette Mamauag -
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Which directional terms can be used to specific the relationships between:

  1. Elbow and shoulder - Elbow isĀ distal to the shoulder.

  2. Left and right shoulders - The left and right shoulders are contralateral to each other.

  3. Sternum and the humerus - The sternum is medial to the humerus.

  4. Heart and the Diaphragm - The heart is superior to the diaphragm.

  5. Knees and tibia - Knees are proximal to the tibia.

  6. Liver and gallbladders - The liver is superior to the gallbladders.

  7. Spleen and liver - The spleen is contralateralĀ to the liver.

  8. Kidneys and small intestines - Kidneys are superior to the small intestine.

  9. 3rd and 5th digits - The 3rd digit is medial to the 5th digit.

  10. Sternum and thymus glands - The sternum is anterior to the thymus glands.