Located between the shoulder blades

What does "Located between the shoulder blades" 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

"Located between the shoulder blades" refers to the area on a person's back that is situated in the middle of the two flat, triangular bones that make up the back part of the shoulders. This area is often referred to as the upper back or the thoracic spine region. It's the part of the back that you might struggle to reach if you were trying to scratch an itch. In a medical context, this phrase is used to describe where a symptom, such as pain or a rash, is occurring or where a procedure, like an injection, is being performed.

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