Proximal means nearer the point of origin.
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Pete Newell coined the term 'Point Guard' in the 1950's. It is meant to be the player that guarded the basket during a transition to not allow points.
the point (0,0) on a graph
Wing Guard term is mostly used when a team is playing defense. In offense he could be either point guard or shooting guard!
The term 'origin' or 'reference point' typically refers to a fixed location or starting point from which measurements or positions are determined. It serves as a point of comparison or a basis for understanding the relationship between different objects or points in a system. In mathematics and geometry, the origin is often denoted as the point (0,0) on a coordinate system.
"At Attention" The term is "En Garde", and is of French origin. It means 'be on your guard' and is used in Fencing to alert your opponent that you are about to duel him.
center guard
The term you're referring to is "proximal." This anatomical term describes a position closer to the point of attachment or origin of a body part, or closer to the center of the body. For example, in the arm, the shoulder is proximal to the elbow.
point guard
The term you are looking for is "distal." It is used in anatomy to describe a body part that is farthest from the point of attachment or origin.
its the point of origin