1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Pilates

Midline

By , About.com Guide

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board

midline defined

The Midline of the Body

Photo © A.D.A.M.
Definition: An anatomical direction referring to a vertical, invisible line through the middle of the body.
Pronunciation: mid-line
Also Known As: medial line, center line
Common Misspellings: mid line, mid-line
Examples: In Pilates stance, we bring the inner thighs in toward the midline of the body.
Explore Pilates
About.com Special Features

8 Ways to Cut Drug Costs

Learn how to save money on medications with these recommendations. More >

Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds

Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More >

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Pilates
  4. Pilates Terms
  5. Midline - Pilates Definitions - In Pilates, What is the Midline or Center Line

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.