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Lateral
Definition
Lateral means to the side of, or away from, the midline of the body. The ears are lateral to the nose. The arms are lateral to the chest.
Review Date:
10/26/2004
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. editorial. Previously reviewed by David Webner, M.D., Department of Family Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. editorial. Previously reviewed by David Webner, M.D., Department of Family Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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