general purpose synonyms for terms sagittal, coronal and transverse

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There are terms which are used for describing cross-sections of human anatomy:

I want to describe a mechanical system using similar terms. What are some general purpose synonyms?

Related: english.stackexchange.com/questions/400758/…, but I don't think a duplicate. Still, my bridge-engineering-based answer may be of use. — AndyT, Sep 12, 2017 at 10:35
@AndyT This is great. Actually this answers two of the 3 terms I was looking for. Thanks. — Foad, Sep 12, 2017 at 11:37
Medial cross sections through the X, Y, and Z axes (presuming these are defined for your model). — Davo, Jan 10, 2018 at 20:47

Rahul · Accepted Answer · 2017-09-12 10:07:03Z

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cross-section:

something that has been cut in half so that you can see the inside.

Often used in engineering and mechanical drawings for describing inside of a system.

answered Sep 12, 2017 at 10:07

Rahul

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indeed, I have three different cross sections, but I don't want to define plains in my pictures.
– Foad
Sep 12, 2017 at 10:08

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