Activity 5. Anatomical Directional Terms

(LLAVORE, Chieve) Activity 5

(LLAVORE, Chieve) Activity 5

by Chieve Llavore -
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Which directional terms can be used to specify the relationships between:

a. Elbow and Shoulder: The elbow is DISTAL to the shoulder whilst 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 sternum is MEDIAL to the humerus whilst the humerus is LATERAL to the sternum.

d. Heart and the Diaphragm: The heart is SUPERIOR to the diaphragm whilst the diaphragm is INFERIOR to the heart.

e. Knees and Tibia: The knees are PROXIMAL to the tibia whilst the tibia is DISTAL to the knees.

f. Liver and Gallbladders: The liver is ANTERIOR to the gallbladder whilst the gallbladder is POSTERIOR to the liver.

g. Spleen and Liver: The spleen and liver are CONTRALATERAL.

h. Kidneys and Small Intestines: The kidneys are POSTERIOR to the small intestines whilst the small intestines are ANTERIOR to the kidneys.

i. 3rd and 5th Digits: The 3rd digit is LATERAL to the 5th digit whilst the 5th digit is MEDIAL to the 3rd digit.

j. Sternum and Thymus Glands: The sternum is ANTERIOR to the thymus glands whilst the thymus glands are POSTERIOR to the sternum.