What is situs inversus?

Situs inversus: Situs inversus (also called situs transversus or oppositus) is a congenital condition in which the major visceral organs are reversed or mirrored from their normal positions. A example of situs inversus is seen in the x-ray, where the heart is not in its normal position, it is reveresed. Many people with situs inversus totalis are unaware of their unusual anatomy until they seek medical attention.

Position reversed: This is a word used to describe a location where a structure is located opposite of its expected position.It is often used with those having a heart apex located to the right side of the sternum unstead of the left as expected.It can apply to other structures.

Reversed: Means site inverted or side switched! can be partial- or complete. Example heart in right chest or appendix in left lower abdomen or both!