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Interhyal :: Interhyal (a.) Of or pertaining to a segment sometimes present at the proximal end of the hyoidean arch.

Proximad :: Proximad (adv.) Toward a proximal part; on the proximal side of; proximally.

Thigh :: Thigh (n.) The proximal segment of the hind limb between the knee and the trunk. See Femur.

Lunar :: Lunar (n.) The middle bone of the proximal series of the carpus; -- called also semilunar, and intermedium..

Meros :: Meros (n.) The proximal segment of the hind limb; the thigh.

Proximal :: Proximal (a.) Situated near the point of attachment or origin; as, the proximal part of a limb..

Flexion :: Flexion (n.) The bending of a limb or joint; that motion of a joint which gives the distal member a continually decreasing angle with the axis of the proximal part; -- distinguished from extension.

Proximal :: Proximal (a.) Of or pertaining to that which is proximal; as, the proximal bones of a limb. Opposed to distal..

Protopodite :: Protopodite (n.) The basal portion, or two proximal and more or less consolidated segments, of an appendage of a crustacean..

Tibiotarsus :: Tibiotarsus (n.) The large bone between the femur and tarsometatarsus in the leg of a bird. It is formed by the union of the proximal part of the tarsus with the tibia.

Olecranon :: Olecranon (n.) The large process at the proximal end of the ulna which projects behind the articulation with the humerus and forms the bony prominence of the elbow.

Proximal :: Proximal (a.) Toward or nearest, as to a body, or center of motion of dependence; proximate..

Tarsius :: Tarsius (n.) A genus of nocturnal lemurine mammals having very large eyes and ears, a long tail, and very long proximal tarsal bones; -- called also malmag, spectral lemur, podji, and tarsier..

Proximally :: Proximally (adv.) On or toward a proximal part; proximad.

Femur :: Femur (n.) The proximal segment of the hind limb containing the thigh bone; the thigh. See Coxa.

Tympanohyal :: Tympanohyal (n.) The proximal segment in the hyoidean arch, becoming a part of the styloid process of the temporal bone in adult man..

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