GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

EPITHELIAL TISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
structures of the same side
A
bilateral
B
ipsilateral
C
contralateral
D
proximal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ipsilateral refers to structures on the same side of the body or brain (left or right), whereas contralateral refers to structures on opposite sides of the body. Also used to compare the location of structures are the opposite terms, superior and inferior.

Detailed explanation-2: -On the same side of the body as another structure or a given point.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ipsilateral: On the same side. Example: The right arm is ipsilateral to the right leg. Contralateral: On the opposite side. Example: The left arm is contralateral to the right leg.

Detailed explanation-4: -Contralateral (from Latin contra ‘against’): on the side opposite to another structure. For example, the right arm and leg are controlled by the left, contralateral, side of the brain. Ipsilateral (from Latin ipse ‘same’): on the same side as another structure. For example, the left arm is ipsilateral to the left leg.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: A structure that is located on the same side of the body as another structure is said to be ipsilateral, meaning the answer is d). We could say, for example, that the left ear and left foot are ipsilateral, as they are both on the left side of the body.

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