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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.
What body part lies lateral to the sternum?
Well, lateral means "next to", which refers to the ribs (or cartilage connecting the ribs to the sternum). Depending on which portion of the sternum you are referring to, you will end up at a different rib, which are numbered from top to bottom, 1 - 7. There are 12 sets of ribs total, but only 7 are "lateral" to the sternum.
What are the 4 divisions of the colon?
The four divisions of the colon are the ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, and sigmoid colon. These divisions make up the large intestine and are responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes from digested food before eliminating waste.
Why enema is given in left lateral position?
Giving an enema in the left lateral position helps to facilitate the flow of the enema solution into the descending colon, which is located on the left side of the abdomen. This position helps to improve the effectiveness of the enema by utilizing gravity to aid in the distribution of the solution throughout the colon. Additionally, the left lateral position helps to minimize discomfort for the patient during the procedure.
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 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.
Is the nose lateral to the scapula?
The humerus is lateral to the sternum. The sternum, or breastbone, is midline.
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.
What body part lies lateral to the sternum?
Well, lateral means "next to", which refers to the ribs (or cartilage connecting the ribs to the sternum). Depending on which portion of the sternum you are referring to, you will end up at a different rib, which are numbered from top to bottom, 1 - 7. There are 12 sets of ribs total, but only 7 are "lateral" to the sternum.
Is the sternum medial to the heart?
The gallbladder is lateral to the sternum. The sternum is a midline structure.
What are the 4 divisions of the colon?
The four divisions of the colon are the ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, and sigmoid colon. These divisions make up the large intestine and are responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes from digested food before eliminating waste.
What is the medical term meaning descending colon?
The colon
Is the descending colon the first part of the large intetine?
The ascending colon is the first part of the large intestine. The descending colon is the part of the colon that is found at the end of the colon in digestive tract anatomy.
