Multiple Choice
According to anatomical position, what is the most lateral part of the body?
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Imagine you are a surgeon about to perform a procedure on the liver, which is located on the right side of body just below the ribs. Relative to the navel (belly button) where would you prepare the incision?
A
Medial and ipsilateral to the right.
B
Inferior and medial to the left.
C
Contralateral and superior to the left.
D
Superior and lateral to the right.
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Identify the anatomical position of the liver, which is located on the right side of the body just below the ribs.
Understand the term 'superior,' which means above or higher in position relative to another part of the body.
Understand the term 'lateral,' which refers to a position further from the midline of the body.
Recognize that the navel (belly button) is a central point on the body, and the liver is located superior (above) and lateral (to the side) relative to this point.
Conclude that the incision should be made superior and lateral to the right of the navel to access the liver effectively.
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