For a part of the body to have proximal and distal portions, the part must have:
A)at least five smaller parts
B)a definite origin or beginning
C)both A and B
D)both A and B and a definite middle part

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Proximal and distal refer to the location of a part in relation to its origin or beginning point. Therefore, the part must have a definite origin or beginning for it to have proximal and distal portions. The number of smaller parts or a definite middle part is not necessary for a part to have proximal and distal portions.

For a Part of the Body to Have Proximal and Distal