This directional term means farther from the attachment of a limb to the trunk or farther from the origination of a structure.
A)deep
B)contralateral
C)lateral
D)cephalic
E)distal

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The term "distal" refers to the direction away from the attachment of a limb or the origination of a structure. It is the opposite of "proximal," which refers to the direction closer to the attachment or origination. Therefore, option E, "distal," is the best choice that fits the definition given.

This Directional Term Means Farther from the Attachment of a Limb