Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
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 System2h 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 wrist is ________ to the elbow.

proximal

distal

superior

medial

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Step 1: Understand the anatomical directional terms. 'Proximal' refers to a position closer to the point of attachment or origin, while 'distal' refers to a position farther from the point of attachment or origin. 'Superior' means above, and 'medial' refers to a position closer to the midline of the body.

Step 2: Identify the anatomical structures in the question. The wrist and elbow are both parts of the upper limb, with the elbow being closer to the shoulder (the point of attachment).

Step 3: Compare the relative positions of the wrist and elbow. Since the wrist is farther away from the shoulder compared to the elbow, it is considered 'distal' to the elbow.

Step 4: Eliminate incorrect options. 'Proximal' would mean closer to the shoulder, which is not true for the wrist relative to the elbow. 'Superior' and 'medial' do not apply in this context as they describe different spatial relationships.

Step 5: Conclude that the correct term to describe the wrist's position relative to the elbow is 'distal'.