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Is the diaphragm superior to the lungs?
Yes the liver lies below the diaphragm on the right side of the abdomen.
Does the heart lay inferior or superior to the diaphragm?
The heart lies superior to the diaphragm, between the two lungs.
Is the lungs inferior Superior anterior posterior or lateral to the ribs?
the lungs are anterior to the ribs
The diaphragm lies where to the organs in the thoracic cavity?
Inferior
What does the heart pump to the lungs?
pulmonary artery, to the lungs capillaries where the blood is oxygenated
What Organ lies inferior and posterior to stomach?
transverse colon
What does inferior mean when talking about the position of the stomach?
When describing the position of the stomach, "inferior" refers to its location being lower or beneath another structure in the body. For example, the stomach is inferior to the diaphragm, meaning it lies below this muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. This term helps to indicate anatomical relationships and orientations within the body.
What body part lies inferior to the lumbar vertebrae?
The sacrum and coccyx lie inferior to the lumbar vertebrae in the vertebral column.
What chamber carries blood from lungs back to the heart?
The inferior vena cava brings blood back to the heart from the lungs.
Is the thorax superior or inferior to the pelvis?
The thorax is superior to the pelvis. In anatomical terms, "superior" refers to a position that is higher or above another structure, while "inferior" indicates a lower position. The thorax, which contains the heart and lungs, is located above the pelvis, which houses the reproductive and excretory organs.
What organ lies beneath the lungs?
The Pancreas
Is the knee inferior to the ankle?
No, the knee is superior to the ankle as it lies above the ankle
