Medial (adjective)

1. Of or relating to the middle.
2. Situated in the middle or central part of the body or a body part.
3. Of or relating to a medial consonant.

Origin:

From latin medialis, from medius "middle".

Examples:

1. The medial part of the brain controls movement and balance.
2. The medial side of the knee is the side closest to the other knee.
3. The medial sound in the word "sit" is the "i".
4. The medial view of the building shows the central courtyard.
5. The medial artery is a major blood vessel in the body.