Modifies a noun

• tubule: Uranium has a particular effect on the proximal tubules of the kidney.

• femur: Benefits of oral protein supplementation in elderly patients with fracture of the proximal femur.

• phalanx: Management of this injury 35, XR of a Salter Harris II # of proximal phalanx of little finger.

• osteotomy: In a young patient in which femoral head preservation is preferred, however, a proximal femoral osteotomy may be indicated.

• humerus: It forms the anterior wall and fold of the axilla, extending to attach to the proximal humerus.

• tibia: The growth plate in the proximal tibia was about 3 mm wide.

Modifying Another Word

• just: Finally the naso-gastric tube is gently withdrawn until the tip is just proximal to the pyloroplasty.

• predominantly: Although the symptoms are predominantly proximal, peripheral involvement may also occur ( 3 ).