What is meant by proximal and distal parts in the human body?
1 Answer
May 24, 2016
Proximal refers to closest to the core of the body.
Distal means furthest from the core of the body.
Explanation:
Proximal refers to closest to the core of the body.
Distal means furthest from the core of the body.
Middle would be between the distal and proximal.
These terms are based upon position and a comparative relation.
The three segments of a finger include the proximal, middle and distal phalanges. The tip of the finger is distal while the unit closest to the palm is proximal.
Your hip would be more proximal, while your ankle would be more distal and your knee would be in the middle.
