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What is the anatomical position the term that best describes the position of the elbow with respect to the hand is?
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Which of the following describes the position of the elbow with respect to the wrist and shoulder?
The elbow is distal to the shoulder but proximal to the wrist
Is the elbow medial to the wrist?
The elbow is proximal to the wrist. In anatomical position, it is neither medial nor lateral to the wrist.
What is the elbow to the fingers in anatomical position?
If you are talking about your forearm, from your elbow down, the bones go:The ulna and radiusThe carpalsThe phalanges
Which surface of the elbow is in contactt with the IR when taking an AP projection of the elbow?
When taking an x-ray of the elbow, the olecranon process will be in contact with the IR. In anatomical position, the posterior surface of the elbow would be making contact.
Which describes the anatomical relationship of the wrist to the elbow?
The wrist is located distal to the elbow. Meaning the wrist is farther from the point of origin than the elbow.
The anatomical position is not necessary to know which way is lateral vs medial in the body?
No, you need to know the anatomical position in some cases to distinguish medial from lateral in the body. The main area in which this knowledge is important runs from the elbow to the hands.
What is the elbows to the fingers in anatomical position?
If you are talking about your forearm, from your elbow down, the bones go:The ulna and radiusThe carpalsThe phalanges
Can the position of the elbow joint affect the range of motion of the wrist?
the anatomical relationship of the elbow to wrist is.The elbow is proximal to the wrist.
What combination of movements is required at the shoulder and elbow joints for a person to move his right upper limb from the anatomical position to touch the right side of his head with his fingertip?
First flexion at the elbow, rotation at the shoulder and then abduction of the upper arm. The joint at the wrist doesn't change position.
What combination of movement is required at the shoulder and elbow joints for a person to move his right upper limb from the anatomical position to touch the right side of his head with his fingertips?
First flexion at the elbow, rotation at the shoulder and then abduction of the upper arm. The joint at the wrist doesn't change position.
Is there a wenis on your arm?
Wenis is not an anatomical term and therefore does not refer to any part of an elbow. The bone under the elbow is known as the olecranon. The skin on the olecranon is not specifically named.
Names of the different types of anatomical joints?
elbow and many more :D
