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Reviewer Info: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 08/08/2006

Definition

Medial means toward the middle or center. It is the opposite of lateral. For example, the chest is medial to the arm. Your health care provider may use these terms to clearly explain the relationship between things that they find during a physical exam.
Anatomical landmarks, back view
Anatomical landmark... 		Anatomical landmarks, front view
Anatomical landmark... 		Medial orientation
Medial orientation

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