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If you are speaking about anatomical terminology, superior means physically above. The stomach is inferior to the heart, meaning physically below.
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Which term describes the location of the heart in relationship to the stomach?
superior
Which term describes the location of the heart in the relationship to the stomach?
superior
Is the stomach superior or inferior to the urinary bladder?
The stomach is superior to the urinary bladder. If you place your hand on your "belly" close to your heart, your hand is about level to the stomach. You should be aware of where the badder is now as it is below that.
Is the stomach distal to the heart?
The heart is SUPERIOR to the stomach...ABOVE... Distal usually only applies to the appendages, or limbs. The hand is distal to the elbow. The foot is distal to the ankle. Distal might give you partial credit for some answers but when you are dealing with the torso you will want to use SUPERIOR or INFERIOR.
What structure is anterior to the heart?
Inferior to the heart: Stomach Superior to the heart: Brain Anterior to the heart: Rib cage Posterior to the heart: Spine Latereral to the heart: Lungs
The stomach is what to the spine?
The stomach is inferior (below) to the diaphragm.The diaphragm is superior (above) to the stomach.
This is the most superior region of the stomach?
The fundus is considered the most superior region of the stomach. It is located above the body of the stomach and is typically where gas accumulates when the stomach is full.
Is the brain superior to the heart?
Since the brain is located above the heart, it is superior to the heart.
Where is the mouth in relation to the stomach?
The mouth is cranial or superior to the stomach.
Is your heart above or below your stomach?
Your kidneys are inferior to your stomach. Scientists don't use the terms above or below to describe the relative position of organs in humans. They use the terms superior and inferior. Superior refers to a structure closer to the head. Inferior refers to a structure closer to your feet.
Is the apex of he heart superior or inferior to the rest of the heart?
The apex of the heart is inferior to the rest of the heart. The base is superior to the rest of the heart.
What is the bulge of the greater curvature of the stomach superior to the esophageal junction?
The fundus is the bulge of the greater curvature of the stomach superior to the esophageal junction.
