Longitudinal

Longitudinalis

Definition

Juliette Garnodier

Longitudinal describes an anatomical structure oriented along the main cranio-caudal axis of the animal’s body, or along the main axis of an organ. This term is opposed to transverse, which is perpendicular to this axis.

References

  • Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 1, Ostéologie, 5th Edition, MaxiPrim, Pertuis, 2020.