Anatomical Terms Of Laterality Flashcards
1
Q
Unilateral
A
Structure is normally found only on one side of the body
2
Q
Bilateral
A
Normally paired structures, a right and a left structure
3
Q
Midline
A
Single structure located at (or near) the midline/ medianplane
4
Q
Ipsilateral
A
Structure lies on the same side of the body as the other structure or location it is being compared to
5
Q
Contralateral
A
Structure lies on the opposite side of the body to the other structure or location it is being compared to
