Search Results for: sagittal plane
Sagittal plane
The sagittal plane is the plane that allows us to see the world in bilateral symmetry. Whether reaching for a high shelf,... Read More
Median plane
In anatomy, the median plane refers to a plane passing vertically through the midline. It divides the body into left and... Read More
Anatomical plane
An anatomical plane refers to a hypothetical plane used in describing the location of bodily structures or movement... Read More
Parasagittal plane
Definition noun (anatomy) A plane situated alongside or parallel to the sagittal plane, but not including the median plane... Read More
Longitudinal section
Longitudinal Section Definition To describe the direction of movements and location of different body structures, a... Read More
Sagittal axis
Definition noun (anatomy) (1) An anatomical axis or imaginary line that lies perpendicular to the sagittal plane. (2) The... Read More
Bilateral symmetry
Definition noun, plural: bilateral symmetries A form of symmetry in which the opposite sides along a midline is a duplicate... Read More
Parasagittal
Definition adjective (anatomy) Being situated alongside or parallel to the sagittal plane. Supplement Word origin: from... Read More
Frontal axis
Definition noun (anatomy) (1) An anatomical axis or imaginary line that lies perpendicular to the frontal plane. (2) The... Read More
Diarthrodial joint
What is a diarthrodial joint? A diarthrosis joint is a freely moving joint characterized by its mobility and joint cavity... Read More