Question

creation of an artificial opening
nasogastric
total parenteral nutrition
barium enema
bowel movement
distal *
a. a vertical plane; divides the body in left and right halves
b. situated near the surface
c. on the same side
d. lower part of the abdomen
e. farther from the point of attachment than another part

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of "distal", we analyze each option:

• Option A describes a sagittal plane, not related to "distal".
• Option B refers to "superficial", not "distal".
• Option C refers to "ipsilateral", not "distal".
• Option D refers to the lower abdomen, not related to "distal".
• Option E: "distal" in anatomy means farther from the point of attachment (e.g., the distal end of a limb is farther from the trunk), so this matches.

Answer:

E. farther from the point of attachment than another part