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Reviewing Basic Medical Terminology

Question 4 • AA - S26 Introduction to Healthcare Science

Which is the correct relational terminology for the knee and for the ankle?

Answer
T
The knee is anterior to the ankle, and the ankle is posterior to the knee.
T
The knee is posterior to the ankle, and the ankle is anterior to the knee.
T
The knee is proximal to the ankle, and the ankle is distal to the knee.
T
The knee is distal to the ankle, and the ankle is proximal to the knee.

Explanation

On a limb, proximal means closer to the trunk, while distal means farther from the trunk. The knee is closer to the trunk than the ankle, so the knee is proximal to the ankle, and the ankle is distal to the knee. This matches choice C.

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