lateral, located away from the median plane of the body. This term describes the nature of spatial relationships in anatomical terminology, including the anatomy of the central nervous system. Example of the use of the term: Lateral geniculate body (external geniculate body, LCT) is a brain structure that is located in the thalamus, is the subcortical center of the visual analyzer; It is placed on the lower lateral side of the thalamic cushion in the form of a large flat tubercle.