Proximodistal Axis definition Revealing Paws

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Distal

Located away from, the centre of the main body.

In the case of an appendage, such as a limb, this is away from the point of attachment to the main body.

Distal

Proximal

Relating to, or located towards, the centre of the main body.

In the case of an appendage, such as a limb, this is towards the point of attachment to the main body.

Proximal

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Proximodistal Axis

A line drawn from the distal point or edge to the proximal point or edge.

In the example of a limb of a cat or a dog, the most distal point is the tip of the claw, and the most proximal point is the point of attachment of the limb to the main body of the animal.

English Bulldog Proximodistal Axis

Revealing Paws

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Proximodistal Axis

A line drawn from the distal point or edge to the proximal point or edge.

In the example of a limb of a cat or a dog, the most distal point is the tip of the claw, and the most proximal point is the point of attachment of the limb to the main body of the animal.