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Sagittal vs Paramedian - What's the difference?

sagittal | paramedian |

As adjectives the difference between sagittal and paramedian

is that sagittal is (anatomy) in the direction from dorsal to ventral while paramedian is to one side of the median position.

sagittal

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (anatomy) In the direction from dorsal to ventral.
  • Of or relating to an arrow; resembling an arrow; furnished with an arrow-like appendage.

    • Derived terms

    * sagittally * sagittal plane

    See also

    * coronal

    Anagrams

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    paramedian

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • to one side of the median position
    • A left paramedian''' incision. A '''paramedian lumbar puncture.

    Usage notes

    * Normally encountered in surgical texts.