Transverse horizontal axis
transverse horizontal axis n.
The hypothetical line around which the mandible may rotate through the horizontal plane.
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- Transversely
adjective 1. lying or extending across or in a cross direction; cross. 2. (of a flute) having a mouth hole in the side of the tube, near its end, across which the player’s breath is directed. Compare end-blown. 3. (of an automotive engine) mounted with the crankshaft oriented sideways. noun 4. something that is transverse. […]