Modifies a noun

• tubule: The next portion of the tubule is the loop of Henle, which leads to the distal convoluted tubule.

• ileum: The section most commonly affected is the distal ileum.

• phalanx: Release of the FDL tendon from the distal phalanx may produce a marginal improvement in results.

• tibia: No complications were seen from the donor site or from the osteotomy site on the distal tibia.

• pancreatectomy: The mean operative time for all the patients undergoing distal pancreatectomy was 4 hours, ranging from 3 to 5 hours.

• humerus: There is a growth of bone on the distal left humerus measuring 6mm wide and 7 mm high.

Modifying Another Word

• just: The distribution of these glands is mostly proximal to the ampulla of Vater, with most of them being just distal to the pylorus.

Used with adjective complement

• lie: On examination, there is tenderness about the scapholunate interval, which lies just distal to the Lister tubercle.