proximales

Proximales is not a specific anatomical structure, but a plural term that appears in several languages as the plural of proximal. It denotes elements that lie closer to a reference point, such as the center of the body or the point of attachment of an organ. The root is Latin proximus, meaning nearest. In English texts, proximal is generally used as an adjective, and proximales primarily appears in non-English literature or as a noun in some specialized vocabularies.

In anatomy and medicine, proximales can refer to multiple structures described as proximal; for example, the proximal phalanges or proximal segments of limbs, though the standard English usage would specify the unit (“proximal phalanges”). In dentistry, proximales is sometimes seen in Spanish-language sources to refer to proximal surfaces—surfaces of teeth facing adjacent teeth—an important factor in caries prevention and restorations.

In botany or zoology, proximales may describe the portion of an organ or appendage nearest to its point of attachment to the main body or axis, such as the proximales of a stalk. The term emphasizes relative position rather than a fixed anatomy.

The term’s exact meaning is therefore context-dependent, and readers should consult field-specific glossaries for precise usage.