Anterior lateral proximal tibia

What does "Anterior lateral proximal tibia" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Anterior lateral proximal tibia" refers to a specific area on the shinbone, which is the large bone in the lower part of the leg. "Anterior" means the front part, "lateral" refers to the side, and "proximal" means closer to the point where the bone is attached to the body. So, this term is describing the front side area of the upper part of the shinbone.

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