transversus
- adjective
- /trænˈvɜr.səs/
- Specialized
:
transverso
- In anatomy, a transversus section cuts across the body horizontally.
Examples
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The surgeon identified the transversus fibers running perpendicular to the body's midline.
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In anatomy, the term transversus refers to structures that extend horizontally.
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The transversus abdominis muscle helps stabilize the core during movement.
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The transversus structure helps in the rotation of the torso.
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The transversus abdominis plays a crucial role in maintaining abdominal pressure during exercise.
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During the examination, the doctor pointed out the transversus fibers to explain their function in supporting the spine.
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In human anatomy, the transversus plane divides the body into upper and lower parts.
Synonyms
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Lying across something, usually at right angles to its main direction
A line that cuts across two or more other lines
Compounds
- Specialized
A flat muscle with fibers that run across the belly to make the front and side walls
- Specialized
A flat deep stomach muscle that helps keep the middle of the body stable
- Specialized
A channel of veins in the brain's outer covering that carries blood toward the neck
Surface Forms
Morphology
transversus = transverse (semi-transparent) = trans + vers + us
The base word 'transverse' is clear, but the suffix 'us' is not a standard English suffix, making the anatomical application less transparent.
Etymology
Transversus comes from Latin parts trans- 'across' and versus 'turned'. So it gives the image of something 'turned across' the body, which is why a transversus structure in anatomy lies across or cuts across rather than running along the body's length.