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  2. anatomyandphysiologyi.com › hHeart Anatomy: size, location, coverings and layers

    Enclosed within the mediastinum, the medial cavity of the thorax, the heart extends obliquely from the second rib to the fifth intercostal space. It rests on the superior surface of the diaphragm, lies posterior to the sternum and anterior to the vertebral column.

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  3. 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.

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  5. anatomy.co.uk › heartHeart - Structure, Function, Anatomy, Location, Diagram

    Nov 10, 2024 · The heart is a four-chambered muscular organ with a complex structure that allows it to efficiently pump blood throughout the body. It is divided into two halves—the right and left sides—each responsible for different aspects of circulation. The heart consists of four chambers: the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left ventricle.

  6. bio.libretexts.org › Courses › West_Hills_College17.2: Location, Size, and Shape of the Heart - Biology LibreTexts

    The heart is located within the thoracic cavity. Between the two lungs and their cavities (pleural cavities) is a central cavity called the mediastinum. The heart is located inside of the mediastinum in an inner cavity called the pericardial cavity.

  7. openstax.org › pages › 19-1-heart-anatomy19.1 Heart Anatomy - Anatomy and Physiology 2e | OpenStax

    • Location of the Heart. The human heart is located within the thoracic cavity, medially between the lungs in the space known as the mediastinum. Figure 19.2 shows the position of the heart within the thoracic cavity.
    • Shape and Size of the Heart. The shape of the heart is similar to a pinecone, rather broad at the superior surface and tapering to the apex (see Figure 19.2).
    • Chambers and Circulation through the Heart. The human heart consists of four chambers: The left side and the right side each have one atrium and one ventricle.
    • Membranes, Surface Features, and Layers. Our exploration of more in-depth heart structures begins by examining the membrane that surrounds the heart, the prominent surface features of the heart, and the layers that form the wall of the heart.

  8. www.getbodysmart.com › heart-anatomy › heart-locationThe Location, Size, and Shape of the Heart | GetBodySmart

    May 10, 2023 · The heart is located underneath the sternum in a thoracic compartment called the mediastinum, which occupies the space between the lungs.

  9. usq.pressbooks.pub › anatomy › chapter6.1 Heart Anatomy – Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology

    The human heart is located within the thoracic cavity, medially between the lungs in the space known as the mediastinum. Figure 6.1.1 shows the position of the heart within the thoracic cavity.