Activity 5. Anatomical Directional Terms

NATIVIDAD, Arlette Jewel R._Activity5

NATIVIDAD, Arlette Jewel R._Activity5

by Arlette Jewel Natividad -
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Which directional terms can be used to specific the relationships between:

a. Elbow and shoulder - the elbow is distal to the shoulder; the shoulder is proximal to the elbow

b. left and right shoulders - the left and right shoulder are contralateral

c. Sternum and the humerus - the sternum is medial to the humerus; the humerus is lateral to the sternum

d. Heart and the Diaphragm - the heart is superior to the diaphragm; the diaphragm is inferior to the heart

e. Knees and tibia - the knees are proximal to the tibia; the tibia is distal to the knees

f. Liver and gallbladders - the liver is anterior to the gallbladder; the gallbladder is posterior to the liver

g. Spleen and liver - the liver and spleen are contralateral

h. Kidneys and small intestines - the kidneys are posterior to the small intestines; the small intestines are anterior to the kidneys

i. 3rd and 5th digits - the 3rd digit is lateral to the 5th digit; the 5th digit is medial to the 3rd digit

j. Sternum and thymus glands - the sternum is anterior to the thymus gland; the thymus gland is posterior to the sternum