Anatomy of the Heart Structures Quiz

Heart Structure and Orientation

• The base of the heart is formed by the atria.
• The apex of the heart is located at the bottom, pointing downward and to the left.
• The phrenic-acolic ligament separates the apex of the heart from the fundus of the stomach and left end of the liver.
• The base of the heart is primarily oriented in a posterior direction.
• The sternocostal surface of the heart is formed mainly by the right ventricle.
• The left lung partially uncovers a part of the sternocostal surface of the heart.
• The posterior surface of the heart is mainly formed by the left atrium.
• The base of the heart lies at the level of the fifth to eighth thoracic vertebrae.
• The phrenic-acolic ligament separates the left copula of diaphragm from the fundus of the stomach and left end of the liver.
• The anterior surface of the heart is mainly formed by the right ventricle.
• The apex of the heart is primarily oriented in an inferior direction.
• The heart is located in front of the middle four thoracic vertebrae.

Test your knowledge on the structures of the heart including the apex, base, surfaces, borders, chambers, and grooves. Identify key features and their locations within the heart.