Select the correct medical term to complete the following sentences.
-The __________ end of the humerus is at the shoulder.
A) inferior (caudal)
B) distal
C) proximal

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The proximal end of a bone is the end closest to the body's midline or center. In this case, the proximal end of the humerus is at the shoulder, while the distal end is at the elbow. Inferior (caudal) refers to "below" or "toward the tail" and is not applicable in this context.

Select the Correct Medical Term to Complete the Following Sentences