Question

the knee is ______ to the hip.
a ventral
b distal
c superior
d proximal

Explanation:

In anatomical terms, "distal" means farther from the point of attachment or origin. The knee is farther from the body - trunk (where the hip is closer to the attachment point) compared to the hip. "Ventral" refers to the front - side, "superior" means above, and "proximal" means closer to the point of attachment.

Answer:

B. distal