Inferior margin

What does "Inferior margin" 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

Inferior margin is a term used in medicine to describe the lower edge or boundary of a particular part of the body. For example, if a doctor is looking at a scan of your heart, the inferior margin would be the bottom edge of the heart. This term helps doctors to accurately describe and locate specific areas of the body. It's similar to how we use directions like north, south, east, and west on a map.

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