Fill in the blank. The wrist is located _________ to the hand.
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The wrist is located _____ to the hand.
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There is a standardized method of referring to the location of a part of the body in relation to another part of the body. First, the anatomical position of the body is upright, palms facing forward and toes facing forward. Directional terminology is used such as superior/inferior which means above or below to and many other terms.
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