Midline

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Midline

Midline (/ˈmɪdˌlaɪn/), from the Latin medius meaning middle and linea meaning line, is a term used in anatomy to refer to the imaginary line drawn vertically down the center of the body, dividing it into equal left and right halves.

Pronunciation

The term is pronounced as "mid-line".

Etymology

The term "midline" is derived from the Latin words medius meaning middle and linea meaning line. It was first used in the English language in the late 19th century.

Related Terms

  • Median Plane: An imaginary plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves. It is synonymous with the midline.
  • Sagittal Plane: An anatomical plane which is parallel to the midline.
  • Bilateral Symmetry: The property of being divisible into symmetrical halves on either side of a unique plane, such as the midline.
  • Anatomical Terms of Location: Terms used to unambiguously identify the anatomical location of structures, often in relation to the midline.

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