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
