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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.



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

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