The distal segment of the typical insect leg is the pretarsus.

The inner spine becomes enlarged and club-like on distal segments.

There are 7 arm spines proximally 4-5 on distal segments.

The terms varus and valgus always refer to the direction that the distal segment of the joint points.

The terminal bronchiole is the most distal segment of the conducting zone.

The genitalia are attached onto the tenth or most distal segment of the abdomen.

The inner and outer segments are connected by a cilium, which lines the distal segment.

The club is formed by the swollen or enlarged distal segments of the antenna.

The genitalia arise from the tenth or most distal segment of the abdomen.

The legs are yellow, except for the stronger first pair, where all but the two distal segments are light brown.