See Also: clan(encyclopedia)
clan(dictionary)
clan(dictionary)
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lateral vein of lateral ventricle(medicine)
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lateral surface (medicine) and clan (sh)


lateral surface (medicine)


lateral surface


The surface of a part of the body that faces away from the midline. The NA recognises a lateral surface on the following structures: fibula; ovary; radius; testis; tibia; zygomatic bone.

Synonym: facies lateralis.


clan (sh)




Kinship group based on actual or purported descent from a common ancestor, as traced through the male (patriclan) or the female (matriclan) line.

Clans are normally exogamous, Marriage within the clan being regarded as incest. Clans may segment into subclans or lineages, and genealogical records and myths may be altered to incorporate new members who lack kinship ties with the clan. Clan membership may be useful in ensuring mutual support and defense as well as in the mediation of disputes over property rights and the mode of residence after Marriage. Some clans express their unity by means of a common emblem. See also exogamy and endogamy.