Anatomy and Physiology I

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Anatomy and Physiology I

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In anatomy and physiology, proximal refers to a body part that is closer to the point of attachment or closer to the trunk of the body compared to another part. It is often used in reference to limbs where it denotes a position nearer to where the limb attaches to the torso.

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