Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
midsagittal
adjective
/ˌmɪdˈsædʒ.ɪ.təl/
Definition
Relating to the sagittal plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves.
Examples
- The midsagittal section of the brain is an important reference point in neurology.
- The doctor examined the midsagittal view of the patient’s MRI to assess the condition of the spine.
- In anatomy class, we learned how to identify structures in the midsagittal plane.
Meaning
Midsagittal refers to the anatomical division of the body or an organism that runs vertically and divides it into two symmetrical halves.
Synonyms
- medial
- central
- middle
