'Preaxial' definitions:

Definition of 'Preaxial'

From: GCIDE

Preaxial \Pre*ax"i*al\, a. (Anat.) Situated in front of any transverse axis in the body of an animal; anterior; cephalic; esp., in front, or on the anterior, or cephalic (that is, radial or tibial) side of the axis of a limb. [1913 Webster]