LONGITUDINAL

The term, 'longitudinal' means "along the major (or long) axis" as opposed to 'latitudinal' which means "along the width", transverse, or across.

★ In automotive engineering, a 'longitudinal engine' is an engine in which the crankshaft is oriented along the long axis of the vehicle, front to back.

★ 'Longitudinal wave'

★ 'Longitudinal study'
''See also'': longitude

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Anatomy

Anatomy


In anatomy, the 'longitudinal plane' is either the coronal plane or sagittal plane.

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