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Is the vertebral column distal to the kidneys?
Yes, the vertebral column is distal to the kidneys. The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity, while the vertebral column runs along the back of the body, closer to the spine.
Is the foot distal or proximal to the heart?
Distal
What is the most distal structure in relation to the kidneys?
The urethra
Is electrical activity of the heart distal to proximal?
No, electrical activity in the heart moves from proximal to distal.
What is the distal anterior wall in the heart?
Distal and anterior are adjectives that anatomists use to describe locations of various organs and tissues. Distal - meaning "far from" Anterior - meaning "in front" Thus, if we were using the top of the heart as a reference point, the distal anterior wall in the heart would be the part of the heart wall that is distal (since we said the top of the heart was our reference, it would have to be at the bottom of the heart) and anterior (which would be the front of the heart).
Is the heart distal to the rib cage?
The heart is SUPERIOR to the stomach...ABOVE... Distal usually only applies to the appendages, or limbs. The hand is distal to the elbow. The foot is distal to the ankle. Distal might give you partial credit for some answers but when you are dealing with the torso you will want to use SUPERIOR or INFERIOR.
Is the stomach distal to the heart?
The heart is SUPERIOR to the stomach...ABOVE... Distal usually only applies to the appendages, or limbs. The hand is distal to the elbow. The foot is distal to the ankle. Distal might give you partial credit for some answers but when you are dealing with the torso you will want to use SUPERIOR or INFERIOR.
Where does ADH act on the nephron?
collecting duct (system) and late distal tubule
Do your kidneys clean your heart?
No, your kidneys do not clean your heart; they clean your blood.
What is the primary site of tubular reabsorption in the kidneys?
The distal convoluted tubule or the collecting tube.
What is the Medical term meaning area between the lungs where the heart the great vessels and the distal trachea are located?
The mediastinum contains the heart, great vessels, and distal trachea.
What is the term used to describe moving from the heart out to the arm?
distal
