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Vocabulary Entry
sagittal
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to the sagittal plane, which divides the body into left and right parts.
Example Sentences
"The surgeon prepared for the sagittal incision on the patient's abdomen."
"Sagittal alignments are important in assessing spinal health."
"In anatomy class, we learned about the sagittal view of the brain."
N
noun
A sagittal section or cut, particularly in reference to anatomical structures.
Example Sentences
"The sagittal provided a clear view of the heart's chambers."
"In the lab, we examined a sagittal of the human skull."
"The researcher published a paper discussing sagittals of various mammals."