Direction towards center of body; opposite of distal [Moore and McCormick, 1969].
Part of structure nearest midline of body or base of attachment; opposed to distal [McLaughlin, 1980].
Toward or near a point of attachment [Butler, T.H.].
Toward the body; that portion of appendage nearest body [Hobbs and Jass, 1988].
(Order Isopoda):
Situated near the base or point of attachment [Wetzer et al. 1997].
(Order Isopoda):
Situated near the point of attachment [Kensley and Schotte, 1989].
Crustacea glossary. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. 2011.