distal
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distal (ˈdɪstəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| anatomy Compare proximal (of a muscle, bone, limb, etc) situated farthest from the centre, median line, or point of attachment or origin | |
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| 'distally | |
| —adv | |
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Distal
is always a great word to know.
So is body plane. Does it mean:
| refers to the head, vertebral column and trunk |
| describe certain sections or regions of the body |
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Medical Dictionary
distal dis·tal (dĭs'təl)
adj.
Anatomically located far from a point of reference, such as an origin or a point of attachment.
Situated farthest from the middle and front of the jaw, as a tooth or tooth surface.
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Minn, to repair a distal biceps tendon rupture, the team said yesterday.
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