Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Margo

Anatomy

Also known as: Border, Edge

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Summary

This entry defines the Latin term 'margo' as meaning 'edge' or 'border' in anatomical nomenclature. It provides examples of its usage, such as in describing the anterior and posterior borders of the lung, the free edge of a nail, and the hidden edge.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

MARGO (Latin), edge or border, is used as an anatomical term; thus, one speaks of the margo anterior and margo posterior of the lung; m. libera (free edge) of the nail, m. occulta (hidden edge); marginal—pertaining to the edge.

Cite this page

“Margo.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/margo/