Which of the Following is True

Question

Which of the following is true?
A) The wrist is proximal to the elbow.
B) The distal humerus (arm bone) is closer to the axilla than to the elbow.
C) The proximal thigh bone is closer to the hip than to the knee.
D) The distal tibia (shin bone) is closer to the knee than to the ankle.

Accepted Answer

Proximal means closer to the center or origin of the body, while distal means further away. The thigh bone (femur) is located closer to the hip joint, which is the origin of the leg, than it is to the knee joint, which is further down the leg. Therefore, C is the correct statement. A, B, and D are incorrect.