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What structure on the tibia contributes to the ankle joint?
The medial malleolus and the lateral malleolus are bony prominences on the tibia that help form the ankle joint. They provide stability to the joint and serve as attachment points for ligaments that support the ankle.
What on the body is medial?
In anatomical terms, "medial" refers to a position that is closer to the midline of the body. For example, the nose is medial to the cheeks, as it is located nearer to the center of the face. Similarly, the heart is considered medial in relation to the lungs, which are situated on either side of it.
Where is the eye in relation to the ear lateral or medial?
The shoulders are lateral and inferior to the eyes. The eyes are superior and medial to the shoulders.
What structure on the humerus is most medial?
The medial epicondyle is the most medial structure of the humerus. The trochlea is the second.
Does the nose lay medial to the ears?
proximal
What structure on the tibia contributes to the ankle joint?
The medial malleolus and the lateral malleolus are bony prominences on the tibia that help form the ankle joint. They provide stability to the joint and serve as attachment points for ligaments that support the ankle.
What bony landmark is located proximal medial portion of the thigh?
The lesser trochanter is on the proximal medial portion of the femur. The femur is the scientific name for the thigh bone.
What is the palpable portion at the distal end of the tibia called?
medial malleolus
What is the inferior most portion of the sternum?
The xiphoid process is the most inferior portion of the sternum. The superior section is the manubrium, and the medial portion is the body.
What is medial to the rib?
Skeletal structures medial to the rib would be the sternum and the clavicles. Organs medial to the ribs would include the lungs, the heart, the superior portion of the stomach and the majority of the liver.
What is the most inferior portion of the sternum?
The xiphoid process is the most inferior portion of the sternum. The superior section is the manubrium, and the medial portion is the body.
What is the name of the process on the distal portion of the tibia?
The malleolus. The "inner" process is called the medial malleolus, and the "outer" process is called the lateal malleolus.
What on the body is medial?
In anatomical terms, "medial" refers to a position that is closer to the midline of the body. For example, the nose is medial to the cheeks, as it is located nearer to the center of the face. Similarly, the heart is considered medial in relation to the lungs, which are situated on either side of it.
What is the medial side of a shoe?
The medial side of a shoe is the side that the foot arch is present on. When a pair of shoes are worn the medial sides face each other. The lateral side (the outside of the shoe) face away from the body.
Is the nose medial to the cheekbones?
Yes, the nose is medial to the cheekbones. The nose is toward the midline as compared to the cheekbones. Lateral is away from midline (opposite of medial.)
What is the name of the larger of the two terminal branches of the brachial artery which runs along the medial portion of the forearm?
Radial artery
What is the name of war medial which is the Commonwealth's highest award of bravery in the face of the enemy?
congressional medal of honor
