Location

What does "Location" 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

In a medical document, "Location" refers to the specific area or place in the body where a condition, disease, or procedure is focused. For example, if a report mentions a problem with a muscle, the "Location" would be the exact muscle or group of muscles involved. In the context of tissue, "Location" could refer to the depth or specific layer of tissue affected, such as the skin layer (subcutaneous), the layer of tissue that covers muscles (fascial), within or between muscles (intra-/intermuscular), within a joint (intraarticular), or in multiple areas (multifocal).

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