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Is the sternum medial to the heart?
The gallbladder is lateral to the sternum. The sternum is a midline structure.
What body structure is used as a landmark to provide CPR?
sternum
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 sternum inferior to the Umbilicus?
Yes, the sternum is superior to the umbilicus (belly button). The sternum is located in the chest region, while the umbilicus is found on the abdominal region.
What kind of tissue is the sternum?
The sternum is bone.
What is the shape of the sternum?
The sternum is a flat bone
What bone does the sternum protect?
The sternum IS a bone.
What is the adjective for sternum?
Another name for sternum could be chest or breastbone.rib cageBreastboneIn Layman terminology, the sternum is known as the breastbone.
Is sternum the same thing as vertebrae?
No, the sternum is NOT the same thing as vertebrae. The sternum is the breastbone. Vertebra are in the spine.
What does retrosternal mean?
"Retrosternal" refers to the area located behind the breastbone (sternum). It is often used to describe the location of pain, discomfort, or pressure felt in the chest.
The shoulder is to the sternum?
Yes, and the sternum is medial to the shoulder.
