Anterior posterior by transverse by superior-inferior

What does "Anterior posterior by transverse by superior-inferior" 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 posterior by transverse by superior-inferior" is a way of describing the size and orientation of an object or area in the body. It's like giving the length, width, and height of a box. "Anterior-posterior" refers to the front-to-back measurement, "transverse" is the side-to-side measurement, and "superior-inferior" is the top-to-bottom measurement. So, in simpler terms, it's just a way of giving the three-dimensional size of something in the body.

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