Question

what directional term is used to indicate moving away from the midline of the body?

anterior
dorsal
medial
lateral

Explanation:

• Anterior refers to the front of the body, not related to distance from the midline.
• Dorsal refers to the back (posterior) side, not about midline distance.
• Medial means toward the midline, which is the opposite of what's asked.
• Lateral is defined as moving away from the midline of the body.

Answer:

D. Lateral