Kontralaterální
Kontralaterální (from Latin contra- “opposite” and lateralis “lateral”) is an anatomical term used to describe relations or effects on the side opposite to a reference point, such as the opposite side of the body or a limb. The term is used in Czech medical literature, and in English texts the form contralateral is more common; kontralaterální is the Czech variant.
In anatomy and neuroscience, contralateral describes pathways, structures, or functional outcomes that occur on the opposite
Clinical relevance: unilateral brain or spinal cord injuries can produce contralateral deficits, such as weakness or
See also: ipsilateral, decussation, cross-hemisphere processing.