The Sidewinder rattlesnake moves laterally (as do some other - mostly desert living - snakes)
lateral motion.
Lateral means: towards, or from the side or sides.
Snake
yes, it does, the adverb swiftly. It says that the snake was moving in a swift (rapid) manner.
Lateral rotation involves moving a body part away from the midline of the body, while medial rotation involves moving a body part towards the midline. Anatomically, lateral rotation occurs in a horizontal plane, while medial rotation occurs in the opposite direction.
Stationary ascending descending conjunct disjunct
Lateral flexion of the trunk involves moving the shoulders left or right towards the hips, therefore it is exercised in the frontal or coronal plane of motion.
My Corn Snake is quite slow, normally moving in a zig-zag pattern when moving in an open area, frequently stopping to 'sense the air'. I dare say if he was feeling threatened he would move much faster, probably in a straight line ! You can see a video clip of him moving on youtube, under corn snake slither.
The fastest venomous snake is the Black Mamba. It is able to reach speeds in excess of 12 miles per hour.
Moving sideways refers to making lateral movements instead of moving forward or backward. It can also mean making little to no progress or advancement in a certain situation or endeavor.
Lateral forces are horizontal forces that act perpendicular to an object's direction of motion. They can cause an object to move sideways or sway as opposed to moving forwards or backwards. Handling lateral forces is important in designing structures, vehicles, and other systems to ensure stability and safety.
No, means moving on belly like a snake, can reference other creatures but usually used in reference to a snake, worm or something without appendages