The tract is a continuation of the medial forebrain bundle in the lateral portion of the tegmentum.

Severe narrowing of the lateral portion of the canal is called "lateral recess stenosis".

The lateral condyle is the lateral portion of the upper extremity of tibia.

In most the shell is rather thin, especially along the lateral portion.

Smaller ganglia are also located in the lateral and dorsal portions of each segment, but do not form distinct cords.

The lateral and medial portions are separated by the shallow mid fusiform sulcus.

It is conveniently described in two portions; a medial flattened part and a narrow lateral prismoid portion.

Common return electrode locations include lateral portions of the outer thighs, abdomen, back, or shoulder blades.

The conus elasticus (or elastic cone) is the lateral portion of the cricothyroid ligament.