GENERAL ANATOMY
INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL ANATOMY
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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medial
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lateral
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superficial
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inferior
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Detailed explanation-1: -The heart is located above (superiorly) the organ liver. Hence, option (d) is correct. The heart is not inferior to (located below) the liver.
Detailed explanation-2: -The liver is found inferior to the diaphragm and occupies the majority of the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen. It is mostly intraperitoneal, spanning from the fifth intercostal space in the midclavicular line to the right costal margin.
Detailed explanation-3: -In humans, the lungs are lateral to the heart and the liver is inferior to the heart. In dogs, the lungs are lateral to the heart and the liver is posterior to the heart.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The heart is located in left chest while the liver is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
Detailed explanation-5: -The diaphragm lies inferior to the heart. Away from the mid line of the body. The lungs lie lateral to the heart.