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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.
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Farthest away from the body
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What directional term means farthest to the midline?
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.
What anatomical direction is distal?
Distal refers to 'further from the attachment point'. For example, the ankle is distal to the knee.
Is the ankle distal to the phalanges?
The radius is proximal to the phalanges. The phalanges are distal to the radius.The radius is proximal to the phalanges. The phalanges are distal to the radius.
When selecting an iv site you work distal to proximal?
distal
What is more distal the humerus or the carpals?
The carpals are distal to the humerus.
What is the opposite of distal?
Proximal is the opposite of distal.
What is the opposite of proximal?
The term most opposite of proximal is "distal."
What opposite direction is cephalic?
Distal
What is distral in knee?
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".
Does distal mean the same thing as proximal?
it means the opposite
What word is the opposite of distal?
Proximal- Closer to the axis of the body
What directional term means farthest to the midline?
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.
Are Proximal and distal opposite directional terms in humans?
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.
In which region of the nephron does secretion occur?
The distal tubule
Is the ankle proximal or distal to the hip?
Distal
Is the foot distal or proximal to the heart?
Distal
What anatomical direction is distal?
Distal refers to 'further from the attachment point'. For example, the ankle is distal to the knee.
