Which of the following directional terms means farther away from the point of attachment to the body?

A) superficial
B) distal
C) supine
D) proximal


B) distal
Distal means farther away from the point of attachment to the body. Superficial
means more toward the surface of the body. Supine means lying face upward. Proximal means
closer to the point of attachment to the body.

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