14 Questions
Where is the heart located?
In the middle mediastinum, between the lungs
Where is the sternocostal surface of the heart directed?
Forward, upward, and to the left
How many chambers does the heart have?
Two atria and two ventricles
Where does the diaphragmatic surface of the heart face?
Downward and slightly backward
What shape is the base of the heart?
Quadrilateral
Which valve is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle?
Mitral valve
Which ventricle has walls that are about three times as thick as those of the right ventricle?
Left ventricle
Where does the inferior vena cava return the blood from?
Lower half of the body
Which artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle?
Pulmonary artery
Where does the apex of the heart lie?
Behind the fifth left intercostal space
Where is the heart located?
Between the lungs in the middle mediastinum
What is the size of the heart approximately compared to a clenched fist?
About the same size as a clenched fist
How many chambers does the heart have?
Four
What subdivides each half of the heart into two cavities?
Constrictions
Learn about the location, size, and chambers of the heart with this quiz. Test your knowledge on the anatomical features of the heart.
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