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proximal-distal axis

Term ID
BSPO:0000015
Synonyms
  • proximal/distal
  • proximodistal
Definition
An axis that extends from the point of attachment of a structure (proximal) to the point furthest away from the plane of attachment (distal). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatomical_terms_of_location
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Relationships
is a type of
inverse finishes_axis
inverse follows_axis
inverse has_axis
inverse starts_axis
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