Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 39m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 8m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 28m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System3h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Directional Terms: Limbs

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Directional Terms: Limbs

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Multiple Choice

The elbow is ________________ to the wrist.

Proximal

Medial

Distal

Lateral

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Understand the anatomical terms used to describe positions relative to each other. 'Proximal' means closer to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body, while 'Distal' means further away from the point of attachment or trunk.

Identify the point of reference in this problem. The elbow and wrist are both parts of the arm, with the shoulder being the point of attachment to the trunk.

Determine which part is closer to the point of attachment. The elbow is closer to the shoulder than the wrist is.

Apply the correct anatomical term based on the relative position. Since the elbow is closer to the shoulder than the wrist, it is 'proximal' to the wrist.

Review the options provided: Proximal, Medial, Distal, Lateral. 'Proximal' is the correct term as it describes the elbow's position relative to the wrist.