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apex of heart

apex cordis

The apex of the heart is the lowest superficial part of the heart. It is directed downward, forward, and to the left, and is overlapped by the left lung and pleura. [WP,unvetted].

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Type Organ
Latin Name apex cordis
FMA ID 7164

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the apex of heart?

The apex of the heart is the lowest superficial part of the heart. It is directed downward, forward, and to the left, and is overlapped by the left lung and pleura. [WP,unvetted].

What is the Latin name for the apex of heart?

The Latin name for the apex of heart is apex cordis.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:7164 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002098 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — apex of heart Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.