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The layer of serous membrane that covers the heart and lies closest to the sternum is the?
It is called the pericardium.
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.
What is the bone of Thorax?
The sternum, or breastbone, is the central bone of the thorax. It lies in the middle of the chest and articulates with the ribs through the costal cartilages.
What bones make up your heart?
The heart is not made up of bones; it is a muscular organ primarily composed of cardiac muscle tissue. The rib cage protects the heart, which lies within the chest between the lungs and is surrounded by the sternum (breastbone) and the thoracic vertebrae in the spine.
Which lies closest to the exact posterior pole of the eye?
The fovea lies closest to the exact posterior pole of the eye. This region is responsible for sharp central vision, which is essential for activities such as reading and driving.
The layer of serous membrane that covers the heart and lies closest to the sternum is the?
It is called the pericardium.
Which is more medial heart or sternum?
Your sternum is in mid-line. One third of your heart is on the right side and two third lies on left side behind your sternum.
Is the heart is posterior to the breastbone?
Yes, the heart is located behind the breastbone (sternum) in the chest cavity. It lies slightly to the left of the midline of the body.
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.
Is the heart lies anterior to the sternum and posterior to the vertebral column?
Answerthe base of the heart is the widest part; the apex is the narrow end, which points toward the left hip. the apex of the heart contact the chest wall just below the lift nipple: the heartbeat is most clearly felt here and the site is called the point of maximal intensity(PIM).Mary Porterthat answer most definitely did not answer the question that was askedNo you have it backwards, the heart likes posterior (behind) the sternum and anterior (in front) of the vertebral column. If you are getting the terms confused just think of the phrase your mom used to say "If you do that again I'll hit you in your posterior (your butt)"
Where side of body male heart and female heart?
the heart is in the same position in both males & females...it lies beneath the left breast-approximately.
What bone lies in the anterior midline of the thorax?
the sternum
What structure is related to the immune system lies at the top of the heart?
the thymus glands
What region of abdomen lies just distal to the sternum?
umbilical
What lies at the junction of manubrium sterni and body of sternum?
second rib
Where do you listen for a heartbeat in a woman?
just over the part where the Sternum lies.....
What anatomical regions of abdomen lies distal to the sternum?
The epigastric region.
