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Distal interphalengeal joint & Proximal interphalengeal joint
The term most opposite of proximal is "distal."
These are words indicating whether something is nearer or further to a given point of reference. It is commonly used to pinpoint body parts in relation to the body midline. For example; your foot is distal to your knee. "Distal" means further away, "proximal" means closer in.
The radius is proximal to the phalanges. The phalanges are distal to the radius.The radius is proximal to the phalanges. The phalanges are distal to the radius.
The wrist is distal to the shoulder. The shoulder is proximal to the wrist.
The hand is distal, because your hand is drawing away from your body. Proximal means closer to the body.Example: The elbow is distal to the chest. The elbow is proximal to the hand. The hand is distal to the chest and the elbow.
Proximal
Distal
Proximal is the opposite of distal.
The shoulder is proximal to the wrist. Proximal means closer to the point of attachment or origin, while distal means farther away. In this case, the shoulder is closer to the body's center and is therefore considered proximal to the wrist.
No, electrical activity in the heart moves from proximal to distal.