What does "Distal attachment site" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"Distal attachment site" refers to the point where a muscle or tendon connects to a bone that is farther away from the center of the body. In simpler terms, it's the place where a muscle or tendon attaches to a bone, but it's the end that's further away from the body's middle part. For example, in the arm, the distal attachment site of a muscle would be closer to the hand, not the shoulder.
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