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apex of heart

Term ID
UBERON:0002098
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]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apex_of_the_heart
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