Activity 5. Anatomical Directional Terms

AYUYAO, Louisse Julianna P_Activity 5

AYUYAO, Louisse Julianna P_Activity 5

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a. Elbow and shoulder

  • Elbow is distal to shoulder; shoulder is proximal to elbow.

b. left and right shoulders

  • The left and right shoulders are contralateral to each other.

c. Sternum and the humerus

  • Sternum is medial to the humerus; humerus is lateral to the sternum.

d. Heart and the Diaphragm

  • Heart is superior to the diaphragm; diaphragm is posterior to the heart.

e. Knees and tibia

  • Knees are proximal to the tibia; tibia are distal to the knees.

f. Liver and gallbladder

  • Liver is superior to gallbladder; gallbladder is inferior to liver.

g. Spleen and liver

  • Liver is anterior to spleen; spleen is posterior to liver.

h. Kidneys and small intestines

  • Kidneys are superior to small intestine; small intestine is inferior to kidneys.

i. 3rd and 5th digits

  • 3rd digit is lateral to 5th digit; 5th digit is medial to 3rd digit.

j. Sternum and thymus glands

  • Sternum is anterior to the thymus glands; thymus glands are posterior to the sternum.

  • Sternum is superficial to the thymus glands; thymus glands are deep to the sternum.