Question

1.1.2 directional terms practice
complete the following statements by circling the correct term in brackets. highlight or under the brackets. complete parts 1 & 2.

part 1
a. the toes are proximal or distal to the ankles.
b. the scalp is superficial or deep to the skull.
c. the diaphragm is superior or inferior to the lungs.
d. the heart is superior or inferior to the diaphragm.
e. the head is superior or inferior to the neck.
f. the wrist is proximal or distal to the hand.
g. the esophagus is dorsal or ventral to the vertebral column.
h. the esophagus is anterior or posterior to the vertebral column.
i. the brain is superior or inferior to the spinal cord.
j. the fingers are proximal or distal to the hand.
k. the kneecap is dorsal or ventral to the knee joint.
l. the kneecap is anterior or posterior to the knee joint.
m. the eyes are medial or lateral to the bridge of the nose.
n. the nose is medial or lateral to the ears.
o. the thumb is proximal or distal to the hand.
p. bones are superficial or deep to the skin.
q. the kidney is medial or lateral to the vertebral column.

Explanation:

Part 1

a.

Proximal means closer to the point of attachment, distal means farther. Toes are farther from the ankle's attachment point (the leg) than the ankle itself, so distal.

Superficial means closer to the surface, deep means farther. The scalp is on the surface of the skull, so superficial.

Superior means above, inferior means below. The diaphragm is below the lungs (lungs are in the thoracic cavity above the diaphragm in the abdominal - thoracic boundary), so inferior.

Answer:

distal

b.