SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the following question(s).A 47-year-old male was walking across the street when he was struck by an oncoming car. You find him conscious and alert. Your partner has taken spinal restriction, and you ensure that he has no compromise to the airway or circulation. He complains of abdominal pain, back pain, and pain in his left leg. You explain that the ambulance is on the way, and you begin a more detailed exam.When assessing the patient's injured leg, you find a small cut on the inside of the leg, just below the knee. This injury can be described as being ________ and ________ to the knee.
A. distal/lateral
B. proximal/medial
C. distal/medial
D. proximal/lateral
Answer: C
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