Horizontal direction

What does "Horizontal direction" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

In the field of medicine, the term "horizontal direction" is often used to describe the orientation of a movement or procedure. It refers to a side-to-side movement or direction, similar to the horizon line you see when you look out at the sea. For example, if a doctor is examining a patient's chest, a horizontal direction would mean moving the stethoscope from one side of the chest to the other. It's a simple way to describe the path of a movement or procedure without using complex medical terms.

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