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Medial orientation

Medial orientation refers to a position toward the middle or center. For example, the big toe is medial to the second toe on the same foot.

Review Date: 8/15/2008
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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