Asked by Ellen Peters on May 01, 2024
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In the term medial,the root medi means:
A) on the side.
B) toward the middle.
C) to strain through.
D) similar.
Medial
Positioned towards the midline of the body.
- Interpret medical terminology related to body directions, positions, and regions.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The root "medi" comes from the Latin word "medialis" which means "in the middle". Therefore, the correct definition is "toward the middle".
Learning Objectives
- Interpret medical terminology related to body directions, positions, and regions.