Which term means away from the midline?

• A. Hematocrit
• B. Macule
• C. Lateral
• D. Hemorrhage

Answer: (C)

Understanding directional terms in anatomy helps you describe location relative to the body's center. Lateral means away from the midline, toward the sides. The midline runs vertically down the center, splitting left and right. So a structure that is farther from this central line is described as lateral, while something closer to it would be medial.

In this question, lateral is the correct term because it specifically means away from the midline. The other terms refer to different concepts: hematocrit is a blood parameter, macule is a flat skin spot, and hemorrhage means bleeding.