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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.
Sure thing!!! Proximal means closer to the point of attachment -- I remember this by thinking in terms of 'in the proximity of...' Meaning nearby. Distal means the opposite of proximal-further away from the point of attachment. I remember this by thinking of 'distance'.If something is distant, it's farther away than being close enough to be considered 'in the proximity of' something.ure thing!!! Proximal means closer to the point of attachment -- I remember this by thinking in terms of 'in the proximity of...' Meaning nearby. Distal means the opposite of proximal-further away from the point of attachment. I remember this by thinking of 'distance'.