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Sagittal planes [Paramedian planes]
Plana sagittalia [paramediana]
Definition
The sagittal plane is a vertical anatomical plane that is parallel to the median plane. It divides the body into right and left parts, but asymmetrically, unlike the median plane.
References
König HE, Lieibich HG. Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic mammals, 6th edition, Schattauer, Stuttgart, 2014.
Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature, 3rd Edition, Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.
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