Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sagittal

Adjective

/ˈsædʒ.ɪ.təl/

Definition

Relating to a plane that divides the body into left and right halves.

Examples

The sagittal plane allows for the examination of the body from left to right.
In the sagittal view, we can better understand the frontal structures of the brain.
During the surgery, the surgeon made an incision along the sagittal line.

Meaning

In anatomy, ‘sagittal’ refers to a vertical plane that runs from the front to the back of the body and divides it into left and right sections. This term is often used in medical contexts to describe movements, sections, and positions of the body parts.