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


Medial

Definition:

Medial means toward the middle or center. It is the opposite of lateral. The great toe is medial to the 5th toe. The chest is medial to the arm.




Review Date: 6/13/2004
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. editorial.

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