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Longitudinal
[lon-ji-tood-n-l, -tyood-] 
Longitudinal
[lon-ji-tood-n-l, -tyood-]
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
Anatomy
In anatomy, the longitudinal plane is either the coronal plane or sagittal plane.
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