What is the difference between anatomy terms like medial, lateral, proximal, and distal?

 

 

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  • Medial: toward the midline

  • Lateral: away from the midline

  • Proximal: closer to the trunk

  • Distal: farther from the trunk

Anatomical Position and Directional Terms [Anatomy MADE EASY]

 

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  • Last Updated Dec 19, 2025
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