sagittal

sagittal (anatomical direction)

English translations

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Word details

German meaning
In der Anatomie: in der Richtung von vorne nach hinten verlaufend.
English meaning
Sagittal
Synonym
pfeilförmig
German example
Die sagittale Ebene teilt den Körper in eine linke und eine rechte Hälfte.
English example
The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right halves.

Example sentences with “sagittal”

  1. Der Schnitt erfolgt in der sagittalen Ebene. (The incision is made in the sagittal plane.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the sagittal plane?

It is an anatomical plane that divides the body into left and right parts.