medial (Meaning)
medial (s)
dividing an animal into right and left halves
relating to or situated in or extending toward the middle
medial (a.)
Of or pertaining to a mean or average; mean; as, medial alligation.
medial (n.)
See 2d Media.
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medial Sentence Examples
- The medial temporal lobe is crucial for memory formation and retrieval.
- X-rays reveal a medial fracture in the patient's tibia.
- The medial pterygoid muscle is responsible for elevating the mandible.
- The distal medial epicondyle is a common site of pain in golfers.
- A medial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament can occur during sports activities.
- The medial geniculate nucleus is a relay station for auditory information.
- The medial patellofemoral ligament helps stabilize the knee joint.
- A medial nerve palsy can cause weakness in the hand.
- The medial plantar artery supplies blood to the medial foot.
- The medial eminence of the talus is a landmark for ankle anatomy.
FAQs About the word medial
dividing an animal into right and left halves, relating to or situated in or extending toward the middleOf or pertaining to a mean or average; mean; as, medial
halfway,middle, intermediary, mid, intermediate, central, median, nearest, midmost, inner
peripheral, remotest, outer, remotest,extreme, furthest, outer, outermost, furthest, extreme
The medial temporal lobe is crucial for memory formation and retrieval.
X-rays reveal a medial fracture in the patient's tibia.
The medial pterygoid muscle is responsible for elevating the mandible.
The distal medial epicondyle is a common site of pain in golfers.
