Term Name: | apex of heart |
---|---|
Synonyms: | apex cordis, heart apex |
Definition: | 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]. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0002098] |