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Is the knee proximal or superior to the foot?
The knee is proximal to the foot because it is closer to the body's midline, whereas superior refers to a higher position in the body.
Are metacarpal bones proximal or transverse to the fingers?
The metacarpal bones are proximal to the fingers. They are closer than the fingers to the origin of the hand.
Is the knee proximal or distal to the ankle?
Saying that the knee is "proximal" to the knee means it is closer to the center of the body. The construction of the leg allows us to walk. The knee couldn't be distal to the ankle because the foot would be located above the knee, which wouldn't connect to anything. It's really a matter of understanding the terminology...
Is the wrist proximal to the fingers?
Yes, the wrist is proximal to the fingers. Proximal means closer to the body's center or point of attachment, while distal means farther away. In this case, the wrist is closer to the body's center compared to the fingers.
Is the knee proximal to the ankles?
No. The ankle is distal to the knee, because the ankle is farther from the trunk of the body than the knee.
Is it true The knee is distal to the foot?
The knee is proximal to the foot. The knee is also superior to the foot in anatomical position.
What is the proximal direction of the body?
Proximal means closer to the origin of the limb, so the knee is proximal to the ankle, and the wrist is proximal to the thumb.
Is the elbow proximal or distal to your fingers?
The hand is distal, because your hand is drawing away from your body. Proximal means closer to the body.Example: The elbow is distal to the chest. The elbow is proximal to the hand. The hand is distal to the chest and the elbow.
The elbow is distal to the shoulder and what to the fingers?
The shoulder is superior to the hand, it cannot be classified as distal or proximal.
What is the phalanges bones common name?
Proximal and Distal
Is the kneecap proximal to the hip?
no, the knee is distal to the thigh
Is knee is medial to metatarsal?
The knee is proximal or superior to the metatarsals. It can't be described is medial or lateral to the metatarsals.
