ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site lateral LATERAL – the opposite of medial. MEDIAL – a surface of the body which faces towards the midline. The inner ankle bones are thus the medial ones. In anatomy, in the direction away from, or farther from, the midline; the opposite of medial. For example, the leg is lateral of the pelvis. See also surface anatomy. Related category    • ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP