👉 The term "proximally" is a medical term that refers to the direction of movement of an organ or structure within its body. It is often used in relation to the direction of blood flow, particularly in the arteries and veins. The direction of blood flow through these vessels can be proximally or distally depending on the location of the vessel. For example, a blood vessel that leads from one part of the body to another may have a proximal branch leading directly towards the heart,