Activity 5. Anatomical Directional Terms

FABABIER, Kynier R._Activity 5

FABABIER, Kynier R._Activity 5

by Kynier Fababier -
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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 shoulder is contralateral to the right shoulder.

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 anterior to the gallbladder.

g. Spleen and liver =The spleen is contralateral 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 digit.

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