Which of the Following Is True

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A)The distal thigh bone (femur) is closer to the hip than to the knee.
• B)The distal humerus (arm bone) is closer to the axilla than to the elbow.
• C)The distal shin bone (tibia) is closer to the ankle than to the knee.
• D)The lateral thigh is closer to the midline of the body than is the medial thigh.

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