What primarily forms the base of the heart?
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The question is asking about the structure that primarily forms the base of the heart, requiring knowledge of anatomy.
Answer
Left atrium forms most of the base of the heart.
The base of the heart is primarily formed by the left atrium and, to a small extent, by the right atrium.
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The base of the heart is primarily formed by the left atrium and, to a small extent, by the right atrium.
More Information
The base of the heart is oriented towards the right and consists mainly of the left atrium and a minor portion of the right atrium. This positioning aids in the effective reception of blood from the pulmonary veins into the left atrium.
Sources
- Anatomy of the Human Heart - Physiopedia - physio-pedia.com
- Base of the heart - wikidoc - wikidoc.org
- The Surfaces and Borders of the Heart - TeachMeAnatomy - teachmeanatomy.info
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