Which Statement Is NOT True of the Location of the Heart

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the location of the heart?

• A)The heart is within the mediastinum.
• B)The heart is medial to the lungs.
• C)The heart is inferior to the diaphragm.
• D)The heart is encircled and protected by the rib cage.

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Definitions:

Upper Limbs

Refers to the part of the body that includes the arm, forearm, wrist, and hand.

Metatarsals

The long bones in the foot located between the ankle (tarsal bones) and the toes (phalanges), crucial for walking and balance.

Bone Matrix

The extracellular substance of bone tissue, consisting of collagen fibers and ground substance that houses bone cells and mineral deposits.

Osteocytes

Mature bone cells that maintain bone tissue and are embedded in the bone matrix.