Proximal

Proximal

Describes a feature anatomically located closer to, or in the direction of, the central part of the body or point of attachment or origin. Usually used in the description of limb bones. For example, the knee is proximal of the ankle.

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proximal

Biology; Neuroscience

Closer to a point of reference (the opposite of distal).

proximal

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The direction towards center of the body; opposite of distal.

proximal

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The portion of an artifact or bone closest to the body of the user or "owner".

proximately

Education; SAT vocabulary

Immediately.

proximal

Plants; Botany

Near to the point of origin or attachment. Cf. Distal.

proximal

Plants; Plant pathology

Nearest to the point of attachment (see distal. )

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apex

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A narrowed or pointed end of an anatomical structure.

tongue

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