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.
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."
The large medial area of the chest is called the sternum. It is a flat bone located in the center of the chest and connects to the ribs. The sternum plays a crucial role in protecting the heart and lungs.