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      • The human heart is located within the thoracic cavity, medially between the lungs in the region known as the mediastinum. The mediastinum also includes the portions of the major blood vessels, the trachea, and the esophagus that are positioned between the lungs medially.

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  2. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › where-is-the-heartWhere is the heart located in the body and how does it work?

    Jul 29, 2020 · It sits in the chest, slightly left of center, behind the breastbone, and between the lungs. A heart that is not healthy does not always produce symptoms. However, certain signs and...

  3. www.healthyandnaturalworld.com › where-is-theWhere is the Heart Located? (Including Heart Attack Symptoms)

    Jan 9, 2017 · Where Is Your Heart Located? Many people are surprised to learn that their heart location is in the center of their chest, not on the left-hand side. Your heart is found behind your breastbone and is located between your lungs. The center of the heart is located slightly to the left of the mid-line of your body.

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  5. bio.libretexts.org › Bookshelves › Human_Biology16.1: Location of the Heart - Biology LibreTexts

    Sep 14, 2021 · The human heart is located within the thoracic cavity, medially between the lungs in the space known as the mediastinum. Figure \(\PageIndex{1}\) shows the position of the heart within the thoracic cavity.

  6. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › bodyThoracic Cavity: Location and Function - Cleveland Clinic

    Feb 20, 2023 · Your thoracic cavity (chest cavity) is a space inside your thorax (chest) that contains your heart, lungs and other organs and tissues. It’s the second biggest hollow space in your body, with only your abdominal cavity being larger.

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  8. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › bodyHeart: Anatomy & Function - Cleveland Clinic

    Your heart is slightly on the left side of your body. It sits between your right and left lungs. The left lung is slightly smaller to make room for the heart in your left chest. Your rib cage protects your heart. What does your heart look like? Your heart looks a little bit like an upside-down pyramid with rounded edges.

  9. www.healthline.com › human-body-maps › chest-organsChest Organs Anatomy, Diagram & Function | Body Maps - Healthline

    Jan 20, 2018 · The chest is the area of origin for many of the body’s systems as it houses organs such as the heart, esophagus, trachea, lungs, and thoracic diaphragm. The circulatory system does most of its...

  10. med.libretexts.org › Bookshelves › Anatomy_and17.2: Heart Anatomy - Medicine LibreTexts

    Oct 20, 2024 · The human heart is located within the thoracic cavity, medially between the lungs in the region known as the mediastinum. The mediastinum also includes the portions of the major blood vessels, the trachea, and the esophagus that are positioned between the lungs medially.