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PROXIMAL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Situated nearest to point of attachment or origin
Example:
the proximal end of a bone
Classified under:
Domain category:
anatomy; general anatomy (the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals)
Antonym:
distal (situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone)
Derivation:
proximity (the property of being close together)
Context examples:
A prominence at the proximal end of the ulna.
(Olecranon, NCI Thesaurus)
The second and third interosseous muscles are inserted into the third proximal phalanx while the first is inserted into the second proximal phalanx and the fourth is inserted into the fourth proximal phalanx.
(Dorsal Hand Interosseous Muscle, NCI Thesaurus)
A condyloid synovial joint within the fourth digit of the hand connecting the metacarpal to the proximal phalanx.
(Metacarpophalangeal Joint 4, NCI Thesaurus)
A condyloid synovial joint within the third digit of the foot connecting metatarsal with the proximal phalanx.
(Metatarsophalangeal Joint 3, NCI Thesaurus)
A condyloid synovial joint within the fourth digit of the foot connecting metatarsal with the proximal phalanx.
(Metatarsophalangeal Joint 4, NCI Thesaurus)
A carcinoid tumor that arises from the jejunum, ileum, proximal colon, or appendix.
(Midgut Carcinoid Tumor, NCI Thesaurus)
A condyloid synovial joint within the second digit of the foot connecting metatarsal with the proximal phalanx.
(Metatarsophalangeal Joint 2, NCI Thesaurus)
A condyloid synovial joint within the first digit of the foot connecting metatarsal with the proximal phalanx.
(Metatarsophalangeal Joint 1, NCI Thesaurus)
A subacute or chronic inflammatory disease of muscle and skin, marked by proximal muscle weakness and a characteristic skin rash.
(Dermatomyositis, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
A condyloid synovial joint within the fifth digit of the hand connecting the metacarpal to the proximal phalanx.
(Metacarpophalangeal Joint 5, NCI Thesaurus)
