Proximal- Closer to the axis of the body
Proximal is the opposite of distal.
The term most opposite of proximal is "distal."
Distal
In biology, "distal" means "away" (from the center of the body or point of attachment). The lower leg and foot are distal to the knee. The opposite of distal is "proximal".
it means the opposite
Fingers are distal to the arm in reference to the body.
Molars are more distal than proximal.
The term "proximal" refers to the nearest parts of a limb to the torso, or a digit to a limb.The opposite term is distal.
In medical terms it would be furthest away from the centre/main part. i.e. the distal part of the finger would be the end of the finger.
Distal
Yes, proximal means closer to the trunk (torso) while distal is away from the trunk. The statement "the knee is proximal to the foot" means the knee is closer to the torso than the foot. Conversely, the foot is distal to the knee.
The distal tubule