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midline Definition

mid·line (-līn′)

noun

a median line
midline Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • body: The operated leg must always be held out to the side away from the midline of the body.
  • back: Step 1: A skin incision was completed down the midline of the back.
  • brain: Care had to be taken to avoid damaging major arteries located near the midline of the brain.

Converse of object

  • cross: They may move across the visual field, and may cross the midline.

Adjective modifier

  • auditory: We measured the auditory midline of ten patients exhibiting unilateral neglect as assessed by standard visual tests.
  • ventral: The injection is made just anterior to the anus near to the ventral midline.
  • clear: Benefits of sitting in the Saddle Seat position - A clear midline assists maintenance of balance and symmetry.

Modifies a noun

  • incision: Intra Op Image of DU An upper midline incision was made.
  • shift: Midline shift often distorts the Foramen of Munro of the opposite side, causing obstruction.
  • structure: Surgery for tumors or midline structures rarely resulted in a GTR ( 1 of 10 cases ).
  • hernia: In midline hernias the lateral leaf of the rectus sheath was then elevated from the underlying muscle.

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