Contralateral
Contralateral: Pertaining to the opposite side. For example, the external oblique muscle performs contralateral rotation; rotation to the side opposite the muscle.
Glossary Term
Contralateral
Contralateral refers to the opposite side of the body or a structure. In anatomy, it is often used to describe movements or functions that occur on the opposite side of the body. For instance, the external oblique muscle performs contralateral rotation, which means it rotates the body to the opposite side.