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Medial

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Anatomical landmarks, back view
Anatomical landmarks, back view
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Anatomical landmarks, front view
Medial orientation
Medial orientation
Definition

Medial means toward the middle or center. It is the opposite of lateral. For example, the chest is medial to the arm. Your health care provider may use these terms to clearly explain the relationship between things that they find during a physical exam.


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Review Date: 08/08/2006
Reviewed By: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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