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When comparing the location of your wrist relative to your elbow, your wrist would be considered __________ and your elbow ____________.
a. distal; medial
b. medial; lateral
c. distal: proximal
d. distal; lateral

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Answer:

The correct answer would be option C. distal, proximal.

Explanation:

In anthropology, there are several terms in us with specific meaning regarding the anatomic positions of bones and their specific features on them.  Such terms are like inferior- superior, anterior-posterior, distal-proximal.

Proximal is part or bone that is closer to the center of the body or point of attachment with the torso. It can be understood as closer to the hip and shoulder. The elbow is present proximal to the wrist because it is closer than the wrist to the shoulder or the center of the body.

Distal in the other hand is farther bone or part from the point of attachment or center of the body. The wrist is present distal to the elbow as its far from the shoulder in comparison to the elbow.

Thus, the correct answer would be option C. distal, proximal.