Superior portion of lamina

What does "Superior portion of lamina" 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

The "superior portion of lamina" is a term used in medicine to describe a specific part of a bone in the spine. The spine is made up of many small bones stacked on top of each other, and each of these bones has a part called the "lamina". The "superior portion" simply refers to the top part of this lamina. So, the "superior portion of lamina" is just the top part of a specific section of a bone in the spine.

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