Medial

Definition

In anatomy and physiology, medial describes a position closer to the midline of the body or a reference point. It is used to indicate that one structure is nearer to this central line than another.

Related terms

Lateral:

Describes a position farther from the midline of the body or point of reference.

Proximal:

Indicates that one part is closer to a specified region or point of origin than another part.

Distal:

Indicates that one part is further from a specified region or point of origin than another part