The Pointed, Inferior Portion of the Heart, Known as the ________

question 120

Multiple Choice

The pointed, inferior portion of the heart, known as the ________, rests on the diaphragm and is oriented toward the left hip.

• A) base
• B) mediastinum
• C) apex
• D) pericardium

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