distalend

Distalend is a term referencing the distal end of a structure. It is not widely recognized as a standalone term in anatomy; more common is the two-word phrase distal end. The concatenated form may appear as a label or typographical variant.

In anatomy, the distal end refers to the portion of a limb or organ farthest from the trunk or point of attachment. For example, the distal end of the radius is near the wrist; the distal end of the femur is near the knee. In dentistry, distal indicates the surface away from the midline; the distal end of a tooth is toward the molar region.

In clinical practice, locating the distal end is important for fracture assessment, surgical planning, and imaging orientation. In orthotics and prosthetics, devices are described in relation to their distal ends.

Etymology: distalend derives from Latin distalis (distal) plus end. Variants include distal end (two words) and hyphenated distal-end in older texts; DistalEnd may appear as a brand or label in non-medical contexts.

See also: proximal end, distal (anatomical term), proximal, extremity.