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Lateral

Anatomical landmarks, side view
Anatomical landmarks, side view
Lateral orientation
Lateral orientation

Definition

  

Lateral means to the side of, or away from, the middle of the body. The ears are lateral to the nose. The arms are lateral to the chest.


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Review Date: 10/24/2006
Reviewd By: Daniel R Alexander, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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