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Lateral refers to a left-to-right relationship, eg, the left lung is lateral to the right lung.
Distal refers to a near-far or base-tip relationship. The fingertip is distal; the base of the finger is proximal.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoMedial and lateral describe the location of a body part relative to the midline. They range along the coronal plane. Proximal and distal refer to the relative location of something along the length of a limb or tract.
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Is the lateral malleolus distal end of the tibia?
No, the lateral malleolus is the distal end of the fibula. The medial malleolus is the distal end of the tibia.
Are your eyes distal to the nose?
The eyes are lateral to the nose. Distal and lateral are not terms that apply to your face.
Is the vertebral column distal to the kidneys?
define distal
What is a fracture of the distal end of the fibula?
The distal ends of the tibia and fibula are the malleoli (singular malleolus). The tibia has the medial malleolus, and the fibula has the lateral malleolus.
The ear is distal to the eye?
The ears are lateral to the eyes. The terms "distal" and "proximal" don't apply to the face.
Is the lateral malleolus distal end of the tibia?
No, the lateral malleolus is the distal end of the fibula. The medial malleolus is the distal end of the tibia.
Are your eyes distal to the nose?
The eyes are lateral to the nose. Distal and lateral are not terms that apply to your face.
What is the difference between transverse lateral and longitudinal directions?
what is difference between lateral and longitudinal?
What is the most lateral distal part of the humerus?
Lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
Is clavicle distal to umbilicus?
The clavicle is not distal or proximal to the umbilicus. It is superior and lateral.
Is the vertebral column distal to the kidneys?
define distal
What is a fracture of the distal end of the fibula?
The distal ends of the tibia and fibula are the malleoli (singular malleolus). The tibia has the medial malleolus, and the fibula has the lateral malleolus.
What is the difference between proximal and distal parenting?
The difference between proximal and distal parenting is physical closeness. Proximal parenting is having physical closeness with your child, while distal parenting involves keeping a bit of distance.
What is the lateral ankle prejection called?
The lateral malleolus is the lateral projection from the distal fibula. This projection is the bump at the outside of your ankle.
The ear is distal to the eye?
The ears are lateral to the eyes. The terms "distal" and "proximal" don't apply to the face.
What is located on the distal aspect of the humerus?
The medial and lateral epicondyles are located on the distal apsect of the humerus. The distal humerus articulates with the radius and ulna.
What is the medical term meaning farthest from the midline?
Lateral means farthest from the midline, but in some cases, distal works as well.
