Under and around the left breastbone
What is behind your chest?
The
sternum
is sometimes known as the breastbone. This flat bone sits at the front of the chest and connects to the ribs with cartilage. The sternum is part of the rib cage, a series of bones that protects the heart and lungs from injuries.
What organ is behind your chest bone?
The thymus
is a small organ located just behind the breast bone (sternum) in the front part of the chest.
Which organ lies inside your chest?
Inside your chest are several organs, including
the heart, lungs, and esophagus
. The pleura, a large thin sheet of tissue, lines the inside of the chest cavity.
What organ is right below your sternum?
The xiphoid process
is a tiny bone structure located at the center of the chest, just below the lower part of the sternum. At birth, the xiphoid process is formed from cartilage that eventually develops into bone.
Are your lungs in the middle of your chest?
The lungs are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs located
on either side of the chest
(thorax). The trachea (windpipe) conducts inhaled air into the lungs through its tubular branches, called bronchi. The bronchi then divide into smaller and smaller branches (bronchioles), finally becoming microscopic.
Are the lungs in front of the heart?
Heart. Your heart is between the
two lungs at the front of your chest
.
Why does the middle of my breastbone hurt?
Costochondritis
is the most common cause
The most common cause of sternum pain is a condition called costochondritis. This occurs when the cartilage that connects your ribs to your sternum becomes inflamed. Symptoms of costochondritis include: sharp pains or aches on the side of your sternum area.
What does trapped gas in chest feel like?
Trapped gas can feel like
a stabbing pain in your chest
or abdomen. The pain can be sharp enough to send you to the emergency room, thinking it's a heart attack, or appendicitis, or your gallbladder. Producing and passing gas is a normal part of your digestion.
What does chest feel like with Covid?
Most people with COVID-19 have a
dry cough
they can feel in their chest.
What body part is inferior to the chest?
Both
the liver and the stomach
are located in the lower chest region under the thoracic diaphragm, a sheet of muscle at the bottom of the rib cage that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity.
Why the lungs are found in the chest cavity?
The lungs are located on either side of the breastbone in the chest cavity and are divided into five main sections (lobes). The lungs are
responsible for removing carbon dioxide from the blood and adding oxygen to it
. … Carbon dioxide leaves the blood and enters the air, and oxygen leaves the air and enters the blood.
How deep is your heart in your chest?
6.1. 1 Location of the Heart
The heart is located in the chest between the lungs behind the sternum and above the diaphragm. It is surrounded by the pericardium. Its size is about that of a fist, and its weight is about 250-300 g. Its center is located
about 1.5 cm to the left of the midsagittal plane
.
What does pancreatic pain feel like?
Acute pancreatitis signs and symptoms include:
Upper abdominal pain
.
Abdominal pain that radiates to your back
.
Tenderness when touching the abdomen
.
What is the hard lump in the middle of my chest?
Chest lumps can be caused by any number of conditions, including
infections
, inflammation, tumors or trauma. Depending on the cause, chest lumps may be single or multiple, soft or firm, painful or painless. They may grow rapidly or may not change in size.
Is costochondritis serious?
Costochondritis isn't a serious condition
and shouldn't cause you to be concerned. See your doctor if the pain persists or if you have other symptoms that might indicate a more serious underlying condition.
