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Distal

In general, this means distant side or area.

In practical robotics (and anatomy) terms, it is the side of a section (such as a limb-section) that is away from the point of attachment to the whole unit.

The forearm is attached at the distal side of the humerus at the elbow joint.

Also: Proximal