Near
Near
Near (/nɪər/), from the Old English nēar, is a term used in various medical contexts to describe proximity or closeness in relation to anatomical structures or physiological processes.
Medical Usage
In medical terminology, 'near' is often used to describe the location of injuries, symptoms, or conditions in relation to specific anatomical landmarks. For example, a doctor might describe a wound as being "near the heart" or a tumor as being "near the spine".
Related Terms
- Proximal: In anatomy, 'proximal' is used to describe something that is closer to the trunk of the body or closer to another specified point of reference than other objects.
- Distal: The term 'distal' is used to describe something that is further from the trunk of the body or further from another specified point of reference than other objects.
- Anterior: 'Anterior' refers to the front, or towards the front of the body.
- Posterior: 'Posterior' refers to the back, or towards the back of the body.
- Medial: 'Medial' refers to the middle or towards the middle of the body.
- Lateral: 'Lateral' refers to the side or towards the side of the body.
- Superior: 'Superior' refers to above or closer to the head.
- Inferior: 'Inferior' refers to below or closer to the feet.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Near
- Wikipedia's article - Near
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