Laterally
Laterally
Laterally (pronounced: la·te·ral·ly, /lætərəli/) is an adverb that originates from the Latin word "lateralis," which means "belonging to the side." It is commonly used in the medical field to describe the position or direction of structures in the body.
Definition
In medical terms, laterally refers to the side or direction that is farther from the midline of the body or structure. It is the opposite of medially, which refers to the direction closer to the midline.
Usage
The term is often used in anatomy to describe the relative positions of the body's structures. For example, the lungs are located laterally to the heart, meaning they are positioned on either side of the heart.
Related Terms
- Medially: The direction closer to the midline of the body or structure.
- Proximally: The direction closer to the point of attachment or origin.
- Distally: The direction farther from the point of attachment or origin.
- Anteriorly: The direction toward the front of the body.
- Posteriorly: The direction toward the back of the body.
- Superiorly: The direction above or higher than.
- Inferiorly: The direction below or lower than.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Laterally
- Wikipedia's article - Laterally
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