Instead of using the directional terms superior and inferior to describe positions on the upper and lower limbs, what directional terms are used? Define these terms
What will be an ideal response?
Instead of using superior and inferior for the limbs, the terms proximal and distal are used. Proximal refers to something being closer to the point of origin (the trunk) while distal refers to something being farther away from the point of origin. Structures nearer the trunk are proximal while structures farther away are distal.
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