Anatomical Terms of Laterality Flashcards

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Unilateral

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Structure is normally found only on one side of the body

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Bilateral

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normally paired structures, a right and a left structure

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Midline

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single structure located at (or near) the midline (median plane)

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Ipsilateral

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structure lies on the same side of the body as the other structure or location it is being compared to

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Contralateral

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structure lies on the opposite side of the body to the other structure or location it is being compared to

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