a. Elbow and shoulder
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Elbow is distal to shoulder; shoulder is proximal to elbow.
b. left and right shoulders
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The left and right shoulders are contralateral to each other.
c. Sternum and the humerus
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Sternum is medial to the humerus; humerus is lateral to the sternum.
d. Heart and the Diaphragm
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Heart is superior to the diaphragm; diaphragm is posterior to the heart.
e. Knees and tibia
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Knees are proximal to the tibia; tibia are distal to the knees.
f. Liver and gallbladder
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Liver is superior to gallbladder; gallbladder is inferior to liver.
g. Spleen and liver
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Liver is anterior to spleen; spleen is posterior to liver.
h. Kidneys and small intestines
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Kidneys are superior to small intestine; small intestine is inferior to kidneys.
i. 3rd and 5th digits
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3rd digit is lateral to 5th digit; 5th digit is medial to 3rd digit.
j. Sternum and thymus glands
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Sternum is anterior to the thymus glands; thymus glands are posterior to the sternum.
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Sternum is superficial to the thymus glands; thymus glands are deep to the sternum.