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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.
Definition of Proximal. Proximal: Toward the beginning, the nearer of two (or more) items. For example, the proximal end of the femur is part of the hip joint, and the shoulder is proximal to the elbow. The opposite of proximal is distal. For a more complete listing of terms used in medicine for spatial orientation, please see the entry to Anatomic Orientation Terms. Search MedTerms: