Posterolateral aspect

What does "Posterolateral aspect" 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

"Posterolateral aspect" is a term used in medical documents to describe a specific location on the body. "Postero-" means at the back or behind, and "lateral" means on the side. So, the "posterolateral aspect" refers to the area that is both at the back and on the side of a body part. For example, if we're talking about a leg, it would be the area at the back and on the side of the leg.

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