1. in a direction toward the center of the body or toward the point of attachment
Usage: medical; anatomical

Examples

• The fracture occurred proximally to the elbow joint.
• The muscle attaches proximally at the shoulder blade.
• Blood flow was restricted proximally in the artery.
• The nerve damage extended proximally from the wrist.
• The surgeon made an incision proximally to avoid complications.
• The tumor was located proximally in the femur.