Distally
Distally
Distally (pronounced dis-tuh-lee) is a term used in Anatomy and Medicine to describe the position or direction of a particular structure in the body. It is derived from the Latin word 'distalis', meaning 'remote'.
Etymology
The term 'Distally' is derived from the Latin word 'distalis', which means 'remote'. It is used to describe a location that is farther from the point of attachment or origin. For example, in the human body, the hand is distal to the elbow, meaning it is farther from the body's midline.
Usage
In Anatomy, 'Distally' is used to describe the position of a structure in relation to the center of the body. For example, the fingers are distal to the wrist, meaning they are farther away from the body's midline.
In Medicine, 'Distally' is used to describe the direction of a procedure or treatment. For example, a surgeon may operate distally to remove a tumor, meaning they are working away from the body's midline.
Related Terms
- Proximally: The opposite of distally, proximally refers to a location closer to the point of attachment or origin.
- Medial: Refers to a location nearer to the midline of the body.
- Lateral: Refers to a location farther from the midline of the body.
- Superior: Refers to a location above or higher than another part of the body.
- Inferior: Refers to a location below or lower than another part of the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Distally
- Wikipedia's article - Distally
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