In a cell, what are basal and lateral cell surfaces?

The surface of the cell opposite to the apical surface is the basal surface, with its associated basal cell domain. In a single-layered epithelium, this surface is apposed to the basal lamina. The remaining surfaces are known as the lateral cell surfaces.

 

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Hi ! samarth,

            The basal surface is the buttom edge of the cell or tissue adjacent to the basalment membrane.The lateral surface is the side of the body or body part that is farther from the middle or centre of the body .The recognises of the lateral surface on the following structure i.e. fibula,ovary etc.

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