Lateral and inferior aspects

What does "Lateral and inferior aspects" 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

"Lateral and inferior aspects" is a term used in medicine to describe the location of something in the body. "Lateral" refers to the sides of the body, meaning something is located away from the body's midline. "Inferior" means that something is located below or towards the bottom of the body. So, if a doctor is talking about the "lateral and inferior aspects" of an organ or body part, they are referring to the sides and lower areas of that part.

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