Based on your understanding of the terms proximal and distal, ...?

Question

Based on your understanding of the terms proximal and distal, the distal sesamoid bone in the equine leg would be expected to have which relationship to the proximal sesamoid bone found on the same leg?

A. The distal sesamoid bone is closer to the hoof than the proximal sesamoid bone.

B. The distal sesamoid bone is closer to the body than the proximal sesamoid bone.

C. The distal sesamoid bone is closer to the midline of the body than the proximal sesamoid bone.

D. The distal sesamoid bone is closer to the skin than the proximal sesamoid bone.

Answer 1

A. distal means further away (in regards to the center of the body) as opposed to proximal which means closer.