Multiple choice

Where is the human heart located within the body?

  1. with the apex left of the clavicle

  2. to the right of the sternum

  3. left of center, midline of the sternum

  4. with the apex touching the lungs
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The heart is located in the mediastinum, situated in the thoracic cavity, left of the midline, with its apex pointing toward the left hip.

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