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distal

 
Dictionary: dis·tal   (dĭs'təl) pronunciation
adj.
  1. Anatomically located far from a point of reference, such as an origin or a point of attachment.
  2. Situated farthest from the middle and front of the jaw, as a tooth or tooth surface.

[DIST(ANT) + -AL1.]

distally dis'tal·ly adv.

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adj

Away from the median sagittal plane of the face and following the curvature of the dental arch.


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Remote from the point of origin, the place furthest away from the point of contact or connection with the source or host. In flint working the distal end of a flake is the one opposite the striking platform. See also proximal.

Away from the midline of the trunk (e.g. the ankle is distal to the knee). Compare proximal; see also directional terms.

Remote; farther from any point of reference. See also direction.

  • d. convoluted tubule — the part of the renal tubular system interposed between the nephron loop and the arched collecting tubule. See also convoluted tubules.
  • d. interphalangeal joints
  • d. phalanx — third phalanx.
  • d. sesamoid — navicular bone in the horse.
  • d. tarsal bones — the tarsal bones adjacent to the metatarsals.
 
 

 

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