Medial and Lateral

Dr. Morton explains the anatomical terms 'medial' and 'lateral', which mean towards the midline and towards the side, respectively. He provides examples using body parts like the thumbs, nose, ears, and muscles such as the vastus lateralus and vastus medialis. The video also covers the naming of eye muscles and nerves, emphasizing the use of these terms in anatomy.

What does the term 'medial' mean in anatomical terms?

How is the term 'lateral' defined in anatomy?

In anatomical position, how do the thumbs and little fingers relate to medial and lateral?

What is the relationship between the nose and the ears in terms of medial and lateral?

Explain the difference between the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis muscles.