When the body is in the anatomical position, which term would best describe the position of lungs in relation to the small intestine?
Explanation
Answer - D - In the anatomic position (standing, facing the paramedic, arms by sides, palms forward), the lungs would best be described as superior (closer to the head) than the small intestine. The opposite of superior is inferior, which means a point toward the feet. The term medial refers to a structure’s position near the centerline (an imaginary line that divides the body into left and right halves). The term distal refers to a point that is farther away from some reference point. The term supine refers to a body positioned face up.
