Definition of Sagittal
1. Adjective. Located in a plane that is parallel to the central plane of the sagittal suture.
Definition of Sagittal
1. a. Of or pertaining to an arrow; resembling an arrow; furnished with an arrowlike appendage.
Definition of Sagittal
1. resembling an arrow or arrowhead [adj]
Medical Definition of Sagittal
1.
1. Of or pertaining to an arrow; resembling an arrow; furnished with an arowlike appendage.
2. Of or pertaining to the sagittal suture; in the region of the sagittal suture; rabdoidal; as, the sagittal furrow, or groove, on the inner surface of the roof of the skull. In the mesial plane; as, a sagittal section of an animal.
Sagittal suture, the suture between the two parietal bones in the top of the skull.
Synonym: rabdoidal suture, and interparietal suture.
Origin: L. Sagitta an arrow: cf. F. Saguttal.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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