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No. The sternum is superior to the descending colon.
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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.
Where is the white line of tolt?
The white line of Toldt is the lateral peritoneal reflection of the ascending and descending colon. This must be entered to mobilize the colon during surgery.
What are the 4 divisions of the colon?
There are actually more than 6. I believe they would be the cecum, ascending colon, hepatic flexure, transverse colon, colic (or splenic) flexure, descending colon, and sigmoid colon.
What is white line of toldt?
The white line of toldt is a seen lateral to the ascending and descending colon It marks the site of the peritoneal reflection where the colon is attached to the posterolateral abdominal wall. It's important in surgery because this line must be incised to mobilize the colon.
Is the sternum lateral to the humerus?
No. The sternum is superior to the descending colon.
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.
Where is the white line of tolt?
The white line of Toldt is the lateral peritoneal reflection of the ascending and descending colon. This must be entered to mobilize the colon during surgery.
Is the lungs lateral to the sternum?
Yes, the right lung is lateral to the heart. Lateral is described from the midline outward; medial is outward toward the midline.
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 liver inferior to the sternum?
The liver is inferior and lateral to the sternum.
Is the gallbladder inferior to the sternum?
The gallbladder is inferior and lateral to the sternum.
What are the 4 divisions of the colon?
There are actually more than 6. I believe they would be the cecum, ascending colon, hepatic flexure, transverse colon, colic (or splenic) flexure, descending colon, and sigmoid colon.
Is the sternum medial to the heart?
The gallbladder is lateral to the sternum. The sternum is a midline structure.
What is the medical term meaning descending colon?
The colon
