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When looking at the body in anatomical position, which of the following statements best describes the relationship of the hand to the shoulder? a. The hand is inferior to the shoulder b. The hand is distal to the shoulder c. The hand is proximal to the shoulder d. a. and b. e. none of the above are correct statements

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          When looking at the body in anatomical position, which of the
following statements best describes the relationship of the hand to
the shoulder?
a. The hand is inferior to the shoulder
b. The hand is distal to the shoulder
c. The hand is proximal to the shoulder
d. a. and b.
e. none of the above are correct statements

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05/26/2023

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In this position, the hand is located further away from the body's midline than the shoulder, so it is lateral to the shoulder. Option a. states that the hand is inferior to the shoulder, which is incorrect because inferior means below or lower than, and the Show more…

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When looking at the body in anatomical position, which of the following statements best describes the relationship of the hand to the shoulder? a. The hand is inferior to the shoulder b. The hand is distal to the shoulder c. The hand is proximal to the shoulder d. a. and b. e. none of the above are correct statements