Right upper quadrant subcostal and midclavicular

What does "Right upper quadrant subcostal and midclavicular" 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

"Right upper quadrant subcostal and midclavicular" refers to a specific area on the body. The right upper quadrant is the top right section of the abdomen, just below the ribs, which is what "subcostal" means. "Midclavicular" refers to a vertical line drawn from the middle of the collarbone (clavicle) down the body. So, this term is describing a location on the right side of the body, below the ribs and along an imaginary line from the middle of the collarbone.

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