Movement of the mandible to the sides. Rotation of the mandible in a horizontal plane around one condyle.

Movement of the mandible to the side.

Movement in a structure that is perpendicular to the major axis of loading, ie. usually horizontal movement

Chemical movement to the side in a plant or in the soil, or horizontal movement in the roots or soil layer.

Any horizontal shifting of material.

Any movement which involves motion in a sideways direction.

Lateral movements are movements made on a horse that are used for training purposes, that involve the horse moving in a direction other than straight forward. They vary in difficulty, and should be used in a progressive manner, according to the training and physical limitations of the animal.