Definition of Transverse plane

1. Noun. (anatomy) Any plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts, roughly perpendicular to spine. ¹

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Medical Definition of Transverse plane

1. A plane across the body at right angles to the coronal and sagittal plane's. Synonym: horizontal plane. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Transverse Plane

transverse muscle of nape
transverse muscle of thorax
transverse muscle of tongue
transverse myelitis
transverse nasal groove
transverse nerve of neck
transverse occipital sulcus
transverse oval pelvis
transverse palatine fold
transverse palatine ridge
transverse palatine suture
transverse pancreatic artery
transverse part of left branch of portal vein
transverse part of nasalis muscle
transverse plane (current term)
transverse pontine fibres
transverse presentation
transverse process
transverse rectal folds
transverse relaxation
transverse rhombencephalic flexure
transverse ridge
transverse scapular artery
transverse section
transverse septum
transverse sinus
transverse sinus of pericardium
transverse tarsal articulation
transverse tarsal joint

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