Spatulated laterally

What does "Spatulated laterally" 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

"Spatulated laterally" is a term used in medicine to describe a specific shape or orientation of a body part or tool. Imagine a cooking spatula, which is flat and broad. When something is "spatulated laterally," it means it's shaped or positioned like a spatula turned on its side. This term is often used in surgical procedures to describe the shape of an incision or the orientation of a surgical instrument.

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