Mesial
Mesial
Mesial (pronunciation: /ˈmiːʒəl/) is a term used in anatomy and dentistry to refer to a position or direction towards the midline of the body or towards the median plane of a tooth.
Etymology
The term 'mesial' is derived from the Latin word 'medius' which means 'middle'. It is used in anatomical nomenclature to describe a location that is closer to the midline of the body or the median plane of a tooth.
Related Terms
- Distal: The opposite of mesial, distal refers to a position or direction away from the midline of the body or the median plane of a tooth.
- Buccal: Refers to a position or direction towards the cheek.
- Lingual: Refers to a position or direction towards the tongue.
- Occlusal: Refers to the biting surface of posterior teeth.
- Incisal: Refers to the biting surface of anterior teeth.
Usage in Dentistry
In dentistry, the term 'mesial' is used to describe the surface of a tooth that is closest to the midline of the face. For example, the mesial surface of a tooth is the surface that is closest to the front of the mouth. This term is used in contrast to the term 'distal', which refers to the surface of a tooth that is furthest from the midline of the face.
Usage in Anatomy
In anatomy, the term 'mesial' is used to describe a location that is closer to the midline of the body. This term is used in contrast to the term 'lateral', which refers to a location that is further from the midline of the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mesial
- Wikipedia's article - Mesial
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