Medial means toward the middle or center. It is the opposite of lateral. The term is used to describe general positions of body parts. For example, the chest is medial to the arm.

Does medial mean average?

Of or pertaining to a mean or average. Etymology: From medialis. Pertaining to the inside; closer to the midline. The medial side of the knee faces the other knee, while the outer side of the knee is lateral.

Which side of the body is medial?

Medial - toward the midline of the body (example, the middle toe is located at the medial side of the foot). Lateral - away from the midline of the body (example, the little toe is located at the lateral side of the foot).