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Anatomy & Physiology: Anatomical Directional Terms

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Terms in this set (6)

  • Medial

    Toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of.

  • Example of Medial

    The heart is medial to the arm.

  • Lateral

    Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of.

  • Example of Lateral

    The arms are lateral to the chest.

  • Intermediate

    Between a more medial and a more lateral structure.

  • Example of Intermediate

    The collarbone is intermediate between the breastbone and shoulder.