Activity 5. Anatomical Directional Terms

LAYUG, Sheilliena Yasmine B._Activity 5

LAYUG, Sheilliena Yasmine B._Activity 5

by Sheilliena Yasmine Layug -
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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 shoulders are contralateral to each other.

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 spleen and liver are contralateral to each other.

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 digits are lateral to the 5th digits. The 5th digits are medial to the 3rd digits.

j. Sternum and thymus glands: The sternum is anterior to the thymus gland. The thymus gland is posterior to the sternum.