distal

adjective

(L. distare: to be far-off) Beyond, toward the end of. In a structure such as a limb attached to another larger structure such as the body, the part of the limb farthest from the body. Opposed to proximal. Describing the part of an organ that is farthest from the organ's point of attachment to the rest of the body; towards the apex in position. For example, hands and feet are at the distal ends of arms and legs, respectively. Cf. proximal.