Axon branches retract in a distal to proximal manner. The thumb only consists of a proximal and distal phalanx. It has two articular surfaces named, proximal and distal articular surface. Anatomically, the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints are very similar. Relative parts of the arm are described with the terms proximal and distal. IGM 100/17 are composed of manual unguals missing the proximal and distal portions respectively. Sensory neuropathy develops in a symmetrical pattern and progresses in a distal to proximal manner. The hallux only contains two phalanx bones, the proximal and distal. VTE recurrence is less common in distal DVT than proximal DVT. Demonstrative adjectives have proximal, medial, and distal forms. On occasion, there is inadequate length or quality of the proximal or distal aortic neck. An important distinction to make is the difference between proximal and distal intentions. The tumour arises from the cells of the proximal renal tubular epithelium. The tendon inserts on the greater trochanter of the proximal femur. It involves fixed flexion deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joints.