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Yes, the right lung is lateral to the heart. Lateral is described from the midline outward; medial is outward toward the midline.
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The nipple is what to the sternum?
The nipple is lateral to the sternum.
Is the nose lateral to the scapula?
The humerus is lateral to the sternum. The sternum, or breastbone, is midline.
Is the heart anterior or lateral to the sternum?
The heat is posterior to the sternum, not anterior. It is a midline structure, like the sternum, so it is not lateral to the sternum.
Does the left lung lie lateral to the heart?
Medial basically refers to being in the middle. Lateral basically refers to on or at the sides. The lungs are located on either side of the heart, so they are lateral to the heart.
What is a bone lateral to the sternum?
The clavicles and ribs are lateral to the sternum. Both bones articulate with the breastbone.
Is the gallbladder inferior to the sternum?
The gallbladder is inferior and lateral to the sternum.
Is the liver inferior to the sternum?
The liver is inferior and lateral to the sternum.
Is the sternum lateral to the descending colon?
No. The sternum is superior to the descending colon.
Is the sternum medial to the heart?
The gallbladder is lateral to the sternum. The sternum is a midline structure.
What body part lies lateral to the sternum?
Well, lateral means "next to", which refers to the ribs (or cartilage connecting the ribs to the sternum). Depending on which portion of the sternum you are referring to, you will end up at a different rib, which are numbered from top to bottom, 1 - 7. There are 12 sets of ribs total, but only 7 are "lateral" to the sternum.
Is the ribcage medial to the right arm?
No, the ribs are lateral to the sternum. The sternum is medial to the ribs.
What is the sternum bone?
The sternum bone is in the middle of your chest, right above your heart and lungs.
