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no, the knee is distal to the thigh
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What muscle originates from the anterior inferior iliac spine of the hip and inserts onto the proximal end of the tibia?
rectus femoris
Is the kneecap distal or proximal to your heel?
The relationship is that they are both major bones of the body, and that they are formed from the sme type of bone tissuses. They are the only 2 like that in your whole body every other bone is made of different types of tissuses.
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the kneecap?
Kneecap removal, or patellectomy, is the surgical removal of the patella, commonly called the kneecap.
Is the hand is proximal to elbow?
No . The hand is proximal to the wrist . Proximal = proximity[ closeness] Distal = distant [ farther away ]
The proximal end of the forearm refers to?
The olecranon is known as the proximal end of the forearm. The proximal end of the forearm refers to the olecranon.
Is the ankle proximal or distal to the hip?
Distal
The stifle of a horse is the same as what part of the human?
The stifle of a horse is anatomically equivalent to the knee of a human - it is a hinge joint consisting of the distal femur, proximal tibia, proximal fibula and the patella (kneecap).
Is the patella bone proximal to the ulna bone?
No, the patella is not proximal to the ulna. The patella is the kneecap, and is on the lower extremity. The ulna is the smaller of the forearm bones. Since the structures are on different limbs, you can't use the directionals proximal and distal. However, the patella is inferior and medial to the ulna.
Is the femur distal to the tarsals?
The femur is proximal to the tarsals (ankle bones). The femur is the thighbone.
Is the leg distal to the thigh?
No. It is part of the leg. The thigh is proximal to the hip and superior to the knee.
Where is your hip bone located?
touch the back of your neck, it should be there
Which bone is found anterior to the distal end of the femur and proximal end of the tibia?
The patella is anterior to the joint between the femur and tibia. The patella is also known as the kneecap.
Describe the location of the knee cap in as many ways you can using directional terms?
the kneecap (patella) is distal from the hip and apoximent to the knee.
What are the longest bone in the human body and where is it located?
I believe that is the femur, which is the bone between your kneecap (patella) and your hip, that helps to form your upper leg.
How do you spell kneecap?
You have spelled it correctly, kneecap. A kneecap is the patella.
The distal end of the femur and the proximal ends of the tibia and fibula form which joint carpal stifle elbow hip?
stifle
What muscle originates from the anterior inferior iliac spine of the hip and inserts onto the proximal end of the tibia?
rectus femoris
