verticalis


vertical

 [ver´tĭ-kal] 1. perpendicular to the plane of the horizon.2. relating to the vertex.3. spreading from one generation to another; see transmission" >vertical transmission.

ver·ti·cal

(ver'ti-kăl), [TA] 1. Relating to the vertex, or crown of the head. 2. Perpendicular. 3. Denoting any plane or line that passes longitudinally through the body in the anatomic position. Synonym(s): verticalis [TA]