The wrist is ________ to the elbow.
A) proximal
B) distal
C) lateral
D) medial
E) horizontal

Name: The wrist is ________ to the elbow. A) proximal B) distal C) lateral D) medial E) horizontal
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Distal means farther away from the point of origin, whereas proximal means closer to the point of origin. In this case, the wrist is farther away from the point of origin (shoulder) than the elbow, making it distal to the elbow.

The Wrist Is ________ to the Elbow