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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.
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Is the sternum lateral to the descending colon?
Yes, the sternum is located in the anterior (front) part of the body, while the descending colon is located in the posterior (back) part of the body. Therefore, the sternum is medial to the descending colon.
In the human body what is part of the axial skeleton clavicle femur sternum or ulna?
The sternum is part of the axial skeleton.
Which bone's medial end articulates with the sternum and its lateral end articulates with the scapula?
The clavicle. This bone is normally not consideredto be part of the shoulder an instead a part of the thorax, which is also true. The reason it is part of the shoulder is that it joint part of the scapula to form the soked of the glenohumeral joint.
What is the sternomanubrial junction region?
The sternomanubrial junction is where the manubrium (top part of the sternum) meets the body (sternum). It plays a role in connecting the sternum to the clavicles and first rib. It is an important landmark in the chest for medical examinations and procedures.
Is dorsal same as lateral?
Dorsal is situated on the upper part and at the rear of a body, lateral is situated at the side
Is the sternum lateral to the descending colon?
Yes, the sternum is located in the anterior (front) part of the body, while the descending colon is located in the posterior (back) part of the body. Therefore, the sternum is medial to the descending colon.
In the human body what is part of the axial skeleton clavicle femur sternum or ulna?
The sternum is part of the axial skeleton.
Where do you listen for a heartbeat in a woman?
just over the part where the Sternum lies.....
Which bone's medial end articulates with the sternum and its lateral end articulates with the scapula?
The clavicle. This bone is normally not consideredto be part of the shoulder an instead a part of the thorax, which is also true. The reason it is part of the shoulder is that it joint part of the scapula to form the soked of the glenohumeral joint.
Is the breastbone considered the medial part of the body?
Yes, the breastbone (sternum) is considered the medial part of the body as it lies centrally along the anterior chest wall. It serves as a point of attachment for the ribs and plays a crucial role in protecting the heart and lungs.
In what part of your body would you find the sternum?
chest
What part of your body starts with st?
· sternum · stomach
What is the middle part of the sternum?
body or gladiolus
Xiphoid?
Immediately inferior to the body. This is the "pointy" part of the sternum.
What is a body part starting with the letter X?
xiphoid process, bottom part of the sternum
What part of the sternum articulates with rib pairs 2-7?
Body
What is the lateral part of the body?
This is just referring to the outer part of your thigh.
