Espiral Atlas
OrganThorax

Heart

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In the middle mediastinum, inside the pericardium; two thirds to the left of the midline. The apex lies behind the left 5th intercostal space, about 9 cm from the median plane.

Thorax – 3D human anatomy atlas

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  • Structure
  • Neighborhood
  • Blood supply
  • Innervation
  • Lymphatics
  • Clinical

Related clinical cases

  • Pericarditis, pericardial friction rub and pericardial effusion
  • Cardiac tamponade and pericardiocentesis
  • Anomalies of position of the heart
  • Coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction
  • Angina pectoris

Other structures in this region

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