Which term means 'on the side'?

• A. Lateral
• B. Laceration
• C. Manifestation
• D. Nutrient

Answer: (A)

In anatomy, directional terms describe location relative to the body’s midline. Lateral means toward the side of the body or away from the midline. This term is used to specify where something sits in relation to the center of the body, so it directly answers “on the side.”

The other terms describe different ideas: a laceration is a type of wound or tear in tissue; a manifestation is a sign or symptom of a condition; a nutrient is a substance that provides nourishment. None of these convey location on the side, so they don’t fit the prompt.