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Definitions of proximal
  1. adjective
    situated nearest to point of attachment or origin
    "the proximal end of a bone"
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  • wrist a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
  • ankle a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
  • wrist joint a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
  • jacksonian epilepsy focal epilepsy in which the attack usually moves from distal to proximal limb muscles on the same side of the body
  • ankle joint a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
  • mortise joint a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
  • articulatio radiocarpea a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
  • radiocarpal joint a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
  • carpus a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
  • articulatio talocruralis a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
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