Which Describes the Anatomical Relationship of the Wrist to the Elbow

Question

Which describes the anatomical relationship of the wrist to the elbow?
A) The elbow is proximal to the wrist.
B) The elbow is distal to the wrist.
C) The elbow is superficial to the wrist.
D) The elbow is lateral to the wrist.

Accepted Answer

"Proximal" refers to a body part that is closer to the attachment point of a limb to the trunk, while "distal" refers to a body part that is farther away from the attachment point. In this case, the elbow is closer to the attachment point than the wrist, so it is proximal to the wrist.