distal

distal (farthest from center)

Word details

German meaning
In der Anatomie: weiter entfernt vom Rumpf oder vom Ursprungspunkt gelegen.
English meaning
Distal
Synonym
körperfern, peripher
German example
Das distale Ende des Arms ist die Hand.
English example
The distal end of the arm is the hand.

Example sentences with “distal”

  1. Der Bruch liegt am distalen Ende. (The fracture is at the distal end.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'distal' mean in anatomy?

'Distal' refers to the part of a limb or organ that is furthest from the center of the body or the point of attachment.