Activity 5. Anatomical Directional Terms

PRADO, Allen E._Activity 5

PRADO, Allen E._Activity 5

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a. Elbow and shoulder

  • The elbow is distal to the shoulder

  • 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

  • The humerus is lateral to the sternum

d. Heart and the Diaphragm

  • The heart is superior to the diaphragm

  • The diaphragm is inferior to the heart

e. Knees and tibia

  • The knees are proximal to the tibia

  • The tibia is distal to the knees

f. Liver and gallbladders

  • The gallbladder is inferior to the liver

  • The liver is superior to the gallbladder

  • The liver is anterior to the gallbladder

  • 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 superior to the small intestine

  • The kidneys are posterior to the small intestine.

  • The small intestines are inferior to the kidneys

  • The small intestines are anterior to the kidneys

i. 3rd and 5th digits

  • The 3rd digit is medial to the 5th digit

  • The 5th digit is lateral to the 5th digit

j. Sternum and thymus glands

  • The sternum is superficial to the thymus gland

  • The thymus gland is deep to the sternum