Distal Anatomy Definition

Anatomy general anatomy the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals. The end more distant from the torso.

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For example the distal end of the femur the thigh bone is the end down by the knee.

Distal anatomy definition. 2 away from or the farthest from the midline or a central point as a distal phalanx. The end more distant from the torso. Distal directed away from the midline or mesial plane of the body.

Of a muscle bone limb etc situated farthest from the centre median line or point. The terms proximal from latin proximus meaning nearest and distal from latin distare meaning to stand away from are used to describe parts of a feature that are close to or distant from the main mass of the body respectively. Situated away from the point of attachment or origin or a central point especially of the body compare proximal.

1 away from or the farthest from a point of origin or attachment. Standard position in which the body is facing forward feet are parallel and facing forward and the arms are at the sides with palms facing forward. Mesial being in or directed toward the midline or mesial plane of the body.

Distal definition situated away from the point of origin or attachment as of a limb or bone. The distal ends of the tibia and fibula. For example the distal end of the femur the thigh bone is the end down by the knee.

L distare to be distant. The anatomical position is the position used when describing any part of the body. Meaning pronunciation translations and examples log in dictionary.

The more or most distant of two or more things.

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