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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 bone does the sternum protect?
The sternum IS a bone.
Is the liver inferior to the sternum?
The liver is inferior and lateral to the sternum.
What is the sternum bone?
The sternum bone is in the middle of your chest, right above your heart and lungs.
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.
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 shape of the sternum?
The sternum is a flat bone
What kind of tissue is the sternum?
The sternum is bone.
