Activity 5. Anatomical Directional Terms

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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.

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 digit is lateral to the 5th digits.

j. Sternum and thymus glands – The sternum is anterior to the thymus glands.