Proximal (Adjective)
Meaning
Situated nearest to point of attachment or origin; "the proximal end of a bone".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The surgeon had to repair the proximal end of the femur, which had been fractured in the accident.
- The doctor examined the proximal joints to check for signs of arthritis.
- The anatomy textbook diagram labeled the proximal and distal ends of the humerus for reference.
- The proximal muscles in the arm were the strongest and most developed.
- The physical therapist worked with her patient to strengthen the proximal muscles in the legs.