Lowest part of the exterior of the heart

CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

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: -The bottom chambers of the heart are the left ventricle and right ventricle, which have thicker walls. The right atrium receives blood from the veins that has already circulated through the body and pumps it over to the right ventricle.

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