NUTRITION
THE HUMAN BODY
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Question
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A part is farther away from the point of attachment to the trunk of the body
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Anterior
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Distal
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Medial
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Superficial
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Distal describes a position in a limb that is farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body. The crus is distal to the femur. Superficial describes a position closer to the surface of the body. The skin is superficial to the bones.
Detailed explanation-2: -Body parts toward the point of attachment are called proximal. Body parts distant from this point are called distal.
Detailed explanation-3: -(DIS-tul) In medicine, refers to a part of the body that is farther away from the center of the body than another part. For example, the fingers are distal to the shoulder. The opposite is proximal.
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