Activity 5. Anatomical Directional Terms

SANTUYO, Rica Lianne L. - Activity 5

SANTUYO, Rica Lianne L. - Activity 5

by Rica Lianne Santuyo -
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Which directional terms can be used to specific the relationships between:

  • Elbow and shoulder - The shoulder is proximal to the elbow. 
  • left and right shoulders - The left and right shoulders are contralateral.
  • Sternum and the humerus - The sternum is medial to the humerus.
  • Heart and the Diaphragm - The heart is superior to the diaphragm.
  • Knees and tibia -  The tibia is distal to the knees
  • Liver and gallbladders - The liver and gallbladders are ipsilateral.
  • Spleen and liver - The spleen and liver are contralateral.
  • Kidneys and small intestines - The kidneys are posterior to the small intestines.
  • 3rd and 5th digits - The 3rd digit is lateral to the 5th digit.
  • Sternum and thymus glands - The thymus is deep into the sternum