Coronally

/kəˈroʊnəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or along a coronal plane or structure; used in anatomy to describe direction or position toward a crown-like structure.

Etymology

From coronale or corona + -ally (manner/direction adverb suffix), creating a directional or descriptive term used in medical anatomy.

Kelly Says

Anatomists use 'coronally' with 'sagittally' and 'transversely' to map the human body—these three directions let surgeons navigate your body like coordinates on a 3D map!

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