Dexter
Dexter
Dexter (/ˈdɛkstər/), derived from Latin dexter meaning "right", is a term used in heraldry and anatomy to refer to the right side of something.
Etymology
The term Dexter originates from the Latin word dexter which means "right". It is used in various fields such as heraldry and anatomy to denote the right side or right-handedness.
In Heraldry
In heraldry, Dexter denotes the right side of a shield or coat of arms from the viewpoint of the bearer, not the observer. The opposite of Dexter in heraldry is Sinister.
In Anatomy
In anatomy, Dexter is used less commonly to refer to the right side of the body. The opposite of Dexter in anatomy is Sinister, referring to the left side of the body.
Related Terms
- Dexterity: The skill and ease in using the hands or body; agility. In a broader sense, it can also refer to mental skill or quickness.
- Ambidextrous: The ability to use both the right and left hand equally well.
- Dextrocardia: A rare congenital condition where the heart is situated on the right side of the body.
- Dextro-rotation and Levo-rotation: Terms used in chemistry to describe the direction of rotation of plane-polarized light.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dexter
- Wikipedia's article - Dexter
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