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The xyphoid process that is the terminal end of the sternum, should be pretty close
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Which portion of a long bone is located nearest to the midline?
proximal epiphysis
What is the structure in the midline of the mandible?
it is a jaw bone
What bone lies in the anterior midline of the thorax?
the sternum
What is the term for the end of a bone that is closest to the midline of the body?
The closest bone to the midline on the anterior (front) of the body is the sternum, the lower tip of the sternum is called the xyphoid process. Other than that, there really is no bone close to the midline of the body that has an end. On the back (posterior) is the vertebral column, but those bones do not have ends on them.
Where is shin Bone found?
The tibia is a large bone located in the lower front portion of the leg. The tibia is also known as the shinbone.
Is the ischium the name of the muscle which is the furthest from the midline of the body?
Furthest from the midline is "distal". The ischium is the bone closest to the seat of a chair while you are sitting.
Where are the sartorius and gracilis muscles located?
The gracilis muscle lies on the inner thigh, connecting from the lower portion of your pubic bone to the upper inner surface of your knee bone. The Sartorius muscle connects from the upper portion of your pubic bone and wraps around the thigh and connecting to the inner portion of the knee.
Is the ulna medial?
The ulna is not a midline structure. It is, however, the most medial bone of the forearm.
Is the nose lateral to the cheekbones?
medial: towards the midline (ear to nose) lateral: away from the midline (nose to ear) nose is midline, cheekbone is away from midline Answer: No, the nose is towards the midline as compared to the cheekbones. It is medial.
What bony landmark is located proximal medial portion of the thigh?
The lesser trochanter is on the proximal medial portion of the femur. The femur is the scientific name for the thigh bone.
Which is responsible for bone structure organic portion or inorganic portion?
The skeletal system is mainly responsible for bone structure. Bone cells will constitute the structure of the bone with osteoblasts facilitating the formation of bones.
What is the main portion of the shaft of the bone called?
The main portion or shaft of a long bone is called the diaphysis.
