The left ventricle forms the apex of the heart.
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The apex is mostly used as a reference point for the rest of the parts of the heart. Technically it's part of the myocardium, so there isn't a definite function.
Because when the heart first forms in the fetus, it is swapped around. It first forms with apex on top and during maturity of the fetus it swaps around.
The apex of the heart is inferior to the rest of the heart. The base is superior to the rest of the heart.
No, the apex of the heart is significantly below the clavicle. The base of the heart is slightly below the clavicle.
The base of the heart.
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