Question

the directional term that means closest to the point of attachment: medial. distal. lateral. cephalic. proximal.

Explanation:

In anatomical directional terms, "proximal" means closest to the point of attachment or origin (like the trunk of the body for limbs). Medial refers to towards the mid - line, distal is away from the point of attachment, lateral is away from the mid - line, and cephalic is towards the head.

Answer:

E. proximal