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No. It is part of the leg. The thigh is proximal to the hip and superior to the knee.
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Is the foot proximal to the thigh?
The foot is distal to the thigh. Something farther away from the body's center is distal.
Is the femur distal to the tarsals?
Yes, the femur is proximal to the tarsals. The femur is the long bone in the thigh, which is closer to the trunk of the body, while the tarsals are the bones in the foot, which are distal to the femur.
Is the thigh distal to the ankle?
No, the thigh is not distal to the ankle; it is proximal to it. In anatomical terms, "proximal" refers to a position closer to the center of the body, while "distal" refers to a position farther away. Since the thigh is located above the ankle, it is considered proximal in relation to the ankle.
What do you call the part of the leg from the waist to the knee?
If it is below the inner thigh, it has to be the lower leg and if about the knee is the thigh, itself. There is no name for what you described.
Are the toes distal to the knee?
It is proximal as the knee is closer to the median / midline of the body than the foot. The foot is distal. Distal suggests a structure being further away from the median plane or the root of the limb than another structure in the limb. Proximal refers to a structure being closer to the median plane or root of the limb than another structure in the limb
What is the femur in the body?
The femor bone is in your leg ... it's upper half of the leg
What is The knee to the hip?
The knee to hip ratio is a measurement used in anthropometry to assess body proportions. It compares the length of the leg from the hip to the knee to the length of the leg from the knee to the floor. This ratio can vary among individuals and populations.
Is the kneecap proximal to the hip?
no, the knee is distal to the thigh
What are the Esperanto words for leg and thigh?
The Esperanto words for leg and thigh are kruro and femuro.
Early morning pain in hip thigh and leg?
early morning pain thigh and leg
What part of the leg rhymes with cry?
thigh
What is the name of upper part of the leg?
The upper part of the leg is called the thigh. It extends from the hip to the knee and contains large muscles such as the quadriceps and hamstrings.
