N3 Anatomy and Physiology (1st Sem AY 2022-2023)

Activity 5

(Anatomical Directional Terms)

1. Elbow and shoulder – elbow is distal to the shoulder.
2. Left and right shoulders – the left and right shoulders are contralateral to each other.
3. Sternum and the humerus – the sternum is medial to the humerus.
4. Heart and diaphragm - the heart is superior to the diaphragm.
5. Knees and tibia – the knees are superior to the tibia.
6. Liver and gallbladders – the liver is anterior to the gallbladders.
7. Spleen and liver – the spleen is lateral to the liver.
8. Kidneys and small intestines -the kidneys are posterior to the small intestines.
9. 3^rd and 5^th digits – the 3^rd digit is lateral to the 5^th digit.
10. Sternum and thymus glands – the sternum is anterior to the thymus glands.