Sagittal

What does "Sagittal" 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

"Sagittal" is a term used to describe a specific view or direction in medical imaging. Imagine a person standing straight. If you divide their body into left and right parts, the plane that does this division is called the sagittal plane. So, when a medical document mentions "sagittal", it means the images or scans are taken from the side view, showing the body or body part as if it was sliced from head to toe into left and right halves.

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