Activity 5. Anatomical Directional Terms

BALILO, Aira Marie B._Activity 4

BALILO, Aira Marie B._Activity 4

by Aira Marie Balilo -
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Which directional terms can be used to specific the relationships between:

a. Elbow and shoulder

    The shoulder is proximal to the elbow.

b. Left and right shoulders

    The left and right shoulders are contralateral.

c. Sternum and the humerus

    The humerus is lateral to the sternum.

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 gallbladder is inferior to the liver.

g. Spleen and liver

    The spleen and liver are contralateral.

h. Kidneys and small intestines

    The small intestines are anterior to the kidneys.

i. 3rd and 5th digits

    The 5th digit is medial to the 3rd digit

j. Sternum and thymus glands

     The thymus gland is deep to the sternum.