APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

CHEST AND CARDIOVASCULAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Lowest part of the exterior of the heart
A
apex
B
myocardium
C
diaphragm
D
base
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The apex (the most inferior, anterior, and lateral part as the heart lies in situ) is located on the midclavicular line, in the fifth intercostal space. It is formed by the left ventricle.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ventricles: The ventricles are the bottom two chambers of the heart, one on the left and one on the right side. They are larger, thicker and contain more myocardium than the atria. The ventricles are the pumping chambers that send blood out of the heart.

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