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

Which of the following statements about the relative position of the hand and elbow is correct?

The hand is proximal to the elbow.

The hand is superior to the elbow.

The hand is medial to the elbow.

The hand is distal to the elbow.

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Understand the anatomical terms used in the problem: 'proximal,' 'distal,' 'superior,' and 'medial.' These terms describe the relative positions of body parts. 'Proximal' means closer to the point of attachment or origin, 'distal' means farther from the point of attachment or origin, 'superior' means above or toward the head, and 'medial' means closer to the midline of the body.

Identify the anatomical structures mentioned: the hand and the elbow. The elbow is closer to the shoulder (the point of attachment for the arm), while the hand is farther away from the shoulder.

Apply the term 'distal' to the relationship between the hand and the elbow. Since the hand is farther from the point of attachment (the shoulder) compared to the elbow, the hand is considered distal to the elbow.

Evaluate the other options: 'Proximal' would mean the hand is closer to the shoulder than the elbow, which is incorrect. 'Superior' would mean the hand is above the elbow, which is not accurate in standard anatomical position. 'Medial' would mean the hand is closer to the midline of the body than the elbow, which is also incorrect.

Conclude that the correct statement is: 'The hand is distal to the elbow,' based on the definitions of anatomical terms and the relative positions of the hand and elbow.