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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.

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Why is apex of heart at the bottom?

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.


Is the apex superior or inferior to the heart?

If you mean the heart's apex, it is close to the inferior aspect of the heart. If you mean the lung's apex, it is superior to the heart.


Is the apex of the heart superior or inferior to the rest of the heart?

The apex of the heart is the most inferior part of the heart.


Is the apex of he heart superior or inferior to the rest of the heart?

The apex of the heart is inferior to the rest of the heart. The base is superior to the rest of the heart.


Where does the apex of the heart rest upon?

The lowest part of the human heart is its apex. The apex is overlapped by the pleura and the lung and is about 8 to 9 centimeters from the mid-sternal line. Another way to describe the location of the apex of the heart is the fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line.


Pointed inferior part of the heart?

a lower part of the heart


What are the Chambers top of the heart?

The top of the heart is called the apex. The left and right ventricles are located in the apex of the heart.


Is the apex of the heart superior or inferior to other parts?

The apex of the heart is inferior to other parts of the heart as it is the pointed tip located at the bottom of the heart.


A term means pertaining to the apex of the heart?

The cardial apex means the apex of the heart. This is the "pointed" end or the tip. The top is called the base.


Is the apex of the heart slightly below the clavicle?

No, the apex of the heart is significantly below the clavicle. The base of the heart is slightly below the clavicle.


The apex of the heart points to what side of the body?

The apex of the heart points to the left side of the bodyLeft side


Is your apex an organ?

Your apex is not an organ, but is part of an organ. There is the apex of the heart and the apex of the lungs (apex pulmonis), both organs.