Posterior margin

What does "Posterior 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

"Posterior margin" is a term used in medical documents to describe the back edge or boundary of a structure or organ in the body. In simpler terms, it's like the back border of something. For example, if you think of a book, the "posterior margin" would be the edge of the back cover. This term is often used to specify the location of something, like an injury or a change, in relation to the back edge of a body part.

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