Which of the following is true?
A)The wrist is proximal to the elbow.
B)The distal humerus (arm bone) is closer to the axilla than to the elbow.
C)The proximal thigh bone is closer to the hip than to the knee.
D)The distal tibia (shin bone) is closer to the knee than to the ankle.

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Proximal means closer to the body or attachment point, while distal means farther away. The thigh bone (femur) is attached to the pelvis at the hip joint, making it proximal to the knee joint.

Which of the Following Is True