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Home Â» Distal. Definition. adjective. (1) (anatomy) Characterized by being far from the point of anatomical reference. (2) (anatomy) Being situated far from the point of attachment to the body. (3) (dentistry) Describing a position directed away or farther from the midline and front of the jaw. Supplement.
Anatomical terms for limbs: Proximal means near the trunk. Distal means away from the trunk. Preaxial border means the outer border in the upper limb and inner border in the lower limb.natomical terms for describing relations: Terms of Relation. Anterior means towards the front. Posterior means towards the back. Superior means towards the head. Inferior means towards the feet.