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Anatomy and Physiology I
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.
Describes a position farther from the midline of the body or point of reference.
Indicates that one part is closer to a specified region or point of origin than another part.
Indicates that one part is further from a specified region or point of origin than another part