Understanding Sagittal Plane and Its Significance in Anatomy and Medicine

Sagittally refers to something that is oriented or positioned along a vertical plane, running from top to bottom. In other words, it is related to the median plane of the body, which divides the front and back parts of the body.

For example, the sagittal plane divides the body into two halves: the right and left sides. The sagittal suture, a seam that runs along the top of the skull, is an example of a sagittal structure.

In medical imaging, sagittal sections are images taken through the body along the sagittal plane, showing the internal structures from front to back. Sagittally is often used in anatomy and medicine to describe structures or planes that run along this vertical axis.

I like this

I dislike this

Report a content error

Share

Report a content error

Thank you! Your form was successfully submitted.

We apologize! Your form could not be submitted. Please try again later.

Submit reports

Share

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
•