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What organ is located next to the thymus?
The heart is located next to the thymus. The thymus gland is situated in the chest, in front of the heart, behind the breastbone.
Would a sagittal cut be done if the heart is cut to give anterior and posterior sections?
No, a sagittal cut would not be done to achieve anterior and posterior sections of the heart. A transverse cut would be more appropriate to separate the heart into anterior and posterior sections. A sagittal cut divides a structure into left and right portions.
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.
What is the combining term for breastbone?
The combining term for breastbone is stern(o).
What is the bone joining the shoulder-blade to the breastbone?
The bone joining the shoulder blade to the breastbone is the clavicle, commonly known as the collarbone.
Where is the heart in the human body?
It is behind (posterior to) the breastbone (sternum) in the chest (thorax).
Is the thymus located anterior or posterior?
The thymus is located anteriorly in the chest, behind the sternum (breastbone) and in front of the heart.
Is the breastbone posterior to the vertebral column?
posterior
Is the heart dorsal to the breastbone?
Yes, heart lies superficially and more like centrally, over the diaphragm.
What vital muscle does breastbone protect?
Heart.
Is the spinal cord posterior to the lungs?
No, the heart is anterior to the spine. Posterior means "behind" therefore the spine is posterior to the heart.
Where is the base of the heart?
Posterior
Where is the thymus situated?
It is a gland just above the heart. It plays an important role in the development of the immune response to invasion of the body by pathogens.
Which plane divides the heart into anterior and posterior portions?
The frontal (also known as coronal) seperates the heart into anterior and posterior portions.
How does the skeleton protect the heart?
the heart is situated just behind and slightly left of the breastbone, from this bone arises the ribs, the bones that go around the body trunk and defines the thorax. This anatomy is how the skeleton protects the heart.
Where is the heart postioned?
The human heart is positioned behind and just left of the breastbone. The heart beats approximately 100,000 times every day.
What system is the posterior vena cava?
the heart
