Inferior
The liver is inferior and lateral to the sternum.
Yes, the liver is distal to the sternum. The sternum is located in the chest, while the liver is situated in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen.
Ribs 6-12 protect the liver along with the bottom of the sternum.
Medial
The gallbladder is inferior and lateral to the sternum.
Ribs 6-12 protect the liver along with the bottom of the sternum.
Lung, liver, stomach, small intestine, heart
The rib cage protects the lungs, liver, and other soft organs.
Ribs 6-12 protect the liver along with the bottom of the sternum
liam
No. The xyphoid process of the sternum is more likely to be forced into the liver, instead of the floating ribs, because CPR is performed on the anterior part of the chest.
The heart, lungs, and liver are protected by the rib cage, breast bone (sternum), and back bone. These bones provide a protective cage around these vital organs.