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Directional Terms

Question 8 • PA Human Anatomy & Physiology A 2026-2027 WHITE IC

Which body structure is distal to the wrist?

Answer
A
finger
B
elbow
C
shoulder
D
upper arm

Explanation

Distal means farther from the trunk or point where a limb attaches. The fingers are farther along the arm from the body than the wrist, so the finger is distal to the wrist. The elbow, shoulder, and upper arm are all closer to the trunk.

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