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A Disproportionately High Placement of Toxic Waste Sites in Regions

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A disproportionately high placement of toxic waste sites in regions of the United States populated by minorities presents an issue of


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Apical Impulse

The pulse felt at the apex of the heart, typically located in the fifth left intercostal space at the midclavicular line.

Midclavicular Line

An imaginary line running vertically down the surface of the body passing through the midpoint of the clavicle, often used as a reference in medical examinations.

Heart Sound

The noises (such as lub-dub) generated by the beating heart and the resultant flow of blood through it.

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen, playing a major role in breathing.

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