Activity 5. Anatomical Directional Terms

ESCALANTE, Kirsten Bernice G. - Activity 5

ESCALANTE, Kirsten Bernice G. - Activity 5

by Kirsten Bernice Escalante -
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a. Elbow and shoulder

  • The elbow is distal to the shoulder. 

b. left and right shoulders

  • The left and right shoulders are contralateral. 

c. Sternum and the humerus

  • The sternum is medial to the humerus. 

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 liver is superior to the gallbladders. 

g. Spleen and liver

  • The spleen and liver are contralateral. 

h. Kidneys and small intestines

  • The small intestines are inferior to the kidneys. 

i. 3rd and 5th digits

  • The 3rd digit is lateral to the 5th digit. 

j. Sternum and thymus glands

  • The sternum is superficial to the thymus glands.