Proximal

Proximal - Other Definitions

• (a.) Toward or nearest, as to a body, or center of motion of dependence; proximate.
  
  
• (a.) Situated near the point of attachment or origin; as, the proximal part of a limb.
  
  
• (a.) Of or pertaining to that which is proximal; as, the proximal bones of a limb. Opposed to distal.
  
  
• (adv.) On or toward a proximal part; proximad.