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Definition of Transverse
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Transverse: In anatomy, a horizontal plane passing through the standing body so that the transverse plane is parallel to the floor.
For a more complete listing of terms used in medicine for spatial orientation, please see the entry to "Anatomic Orientation Terms".