Author Question: The term distal means closer to the beginning of a structure. Indicate whether the statement is ... (Read 50 times)

ssal · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The term distal means closer to the beginning of a structure.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The upper ________ is proximal to the wrist.

A) arm
B) chest
C) leg
D) thigh

Loise Hard · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: Reference the anatomical position of an erect forward-facing body with the arms at the side. The term proximal means toward the origin of attachment to the trunk. The upper arm is closer to the trunk than the wrist when referencing the same body segment.