Questions: Hints The knee is proximal to the ankle. Which of these other terms could also be used to correctly describe the relationship between the knee and the ankle? The knee is contralateral to the ankle. The knee is medial to the ankle. The knee is superficial to the ankle. The knee is superior to the ankle. Hints Clear all Check answer

The answer is the fourth one (or D): The knee is superior to the ankle.

Explanation for each option:

1. The knee is contralateral to the ankle.

   • Incorrect. "Contralateral" means on the opposite side of the body. Since the knee and ankle are on the same side of the body, this term does not apply.

2. The knee is medial to the ankle.

   • Incorrect. "Medial" means closer to the midline of the body. The knee and ankle are both on the same limb, so this term does not describe their relationship accurately.

3. The knee is superficial to the ankle.

   • Incorrect. "Superficial" means closer to the surface of the body. This term is typically used to describe the depth of structures relative to the surface, not the positional relationship between two points on a limb.

4. The knee is superior to the ankle.

   • Correct. "Superior" means above or higher in position. The knee is located above the ankle, making this the correct term to describe their relationship.

Summary: The correct term to describe the relationship between the knee and the ankle is that the knee is superior to the ankle.