Knowledge Check Match the directional term to the appropriate statements. The nose is ______ to the ear, because the nose is closer to the midline of the body. The elbow is ______ to the ribs, because it is farther from the midline of the body. The nose is ______ to the mouth, because it is closer to the head. The belly button is ______ to the chin, because it is closer to the feet. The elbow is ______ to the wrist, because it is closer to the root of the arm. The wrist is ______ than elbow. from the elbow, because it is farther from the root of the arm lateral superior medial distal inferior proximal
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