Which of the following statements is false? A The wrist is distal to the elbow. B The sternum is located medially within the frontal plane. C The head is superior to the hips. D The elbow is distal to the shoulder. E The knee is proximal to the hip joint.
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"Distal" means farther from the trunk or point of attachment. "Proximal" means closer to the trunk or point of attachment. "Medially" refers to being closer to the midline of the body. "Superior" means above, and "Inferior" means below. Show more…
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