The heart is both medial AND deep to the lungs.
yes it is
The lungs lie lateral to the heart
In the mediastienum....the lungs are in the pleural cavity
What behaviors can harm you lungs and heart?
It separates the heart and lungs from the abdominal cavity.
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.
yes it is
Yes, the heart is medial to the ribs. The ribs are lateral to the heart.
pulmonary artery, to the lungs capillaries where the blood is oxygenated
The mediastinum is medial to the lungs
Skeletal structures medial to the rib would be the sternum and the clavicles. Organs medial to the ribs would include the lungs, the heart, the superior portion of the stomach and the majority of the liver.
In anatomical terms, "medial" refers to a position that is closer to the midline of the body. For example, the nose is medial to the cheeks, as it is located nearer to the center of the face. Similarly, the heart is considered medial in relation to the lungs, which are situated on either side of it.
lungs
The lungs lie lateral to the heart
What is Medial surface of heart
posterolateral Also known as : posterior, lateral, and superior.
When using terms such as medial, distal, etc, you must have another objest to compare the object to. For example, the heart is medial to the axilary region (tip of shoulder). It is quite likely that the heart is "medial."