MCQ IN MEDICINE

MEDICINE MCQ

NEUROLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which word means towards the midline?
A
Lateral
B
Medial
C
Ventral
D
Posterior
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Medial means toward the middle or center. It is the opposite of lateral. The term is used to describe general positions of body parts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Medial: Toward the midline of the body. Lateral: Away from the midline of the body. Proximal: Toward a reference point (extremity) Distal: Away from a reference point (extremity) Inferior: Lower or below.

Detailed explanation-3: -"Medial” refers to a location that is closer to the midline. “Lateral” refers to a location that is further from the midline.

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