Which of the Following Is True About the Heart

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the heart?

• A)The apex end points downward at about the 5th intercostal space.
• B)The heart is located lateral to the lungs.
• C)The average adult heart is about 8 cm long and 5 cm wide.
• D)The base of the heart lies beneath the fourth rib.

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