However, a fundamental limitation of optical microscopy is the spatial resolution limited by diffraction of light to 200 to 300 nm in the lateral dimensions.

Depth is not indicated, only lateral dimensions.

Thickness can vary from sub-centimetre scale to many metres, and the lateral dimensions can extend over many kilometres.

Typical lateral dimensions are 5-20 nanometers and longitudinal dimension is in a wide range from 10s of nanometers to several microns.

The ring was extremely thin compared with its vast lateral dimensions.

The lipid bilayer is very thin compared to its lateral dimensions.

Another noteworthy approach is "on-surface polymerization" whereby 2DPs with lateral dimensions not exceeding some tens of nanometers were reported.

Forced inspiration for speech uses accessory muscles to elevate the rib cage and enlarge the thoracic cavity in the vertical and lateral dimensions.

Mattress: a form of gabion with relatively small height relative to the lateral dimensions; commonly very wide.

As secondary xylem accumulates, the "girth" (lateral dimensions) of the stem and root increases.