Which Statement Regarding the Anatomical Placement of the Heart Is

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding the anatomical placement of the heart is CORRECT?

• A) It is positioned exactly midline in the thoracic cavity.
• B) It is positioned in the thoracic cavity with nearly its entirety on the left side.
• C) It is positioned in the mediastinum with approximately 2/3 of the heart on the left side.
• D) It is positioned in the mediastinum with approximately 2/3 of the heart on the right side.

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