Which directional term describes a structure closer to the point of attachment to the trunk?

Which directional term describes a structure

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ADistal
BLateral
CInferior
DProximal

✓ Correct answer: D. Proximal Proximal means nearer to the point of attachment to the trunk. Distal is its opposite, meaning farther away. These terms are most commonly used for the limbs.

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