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Which layer of the heart is responsible for the pumping action?
Which layer of the heart is responsible for the pumping action?
- Myocardium (correct)
- Epicardium
- Pericardium
- Endocardium
Where is the heart located within the thorax?
Where is the heart located within the thorax?
- Above the diaphragm
- Beneath the ribs
- Behind the sternum
- Between the lungs (correct)
Which ventricle of the heart lies anteriorly, just beneath the sternum?
Which ventricle of the heart lies anteriorly, just beneath the sternum?
- None of the ventricles
- Right ventricle (correct)
- Left ventricle
- Both ventricles
Which layer of the heart lines the inside of the heart and valves?
Which layer of the heart lines the inside of the heart and valves?
In what position does the heart lie within the chest cavity?
In what position does the heart lie within the chest cavity?