Recording-2025-02-23T01:13:35.399Z

Overview of Heart Structure

• The heart is a hollow muscular organ vital for the cardiovascular system.

• Its primary function is to pump blood throughout the body, ensuring delivery of oxygen and nutrients while eliminating waste products.

• The cardiovascular system consists of the heart and the vascular system.

Location of the Heart

• The heart is situated in the mediastinal area of the chest.

• Located between the sternum and spinal cord, as well as between the lungs.

• It extends downward on the left side and rests on the diaphragm.

Apex of the Heart

• The apex of the heart is also known as the point of maximum impulse (PMI).

• The PMI is located at the fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line on the left side.

• This location is significant for clinical assessments such as auscultation and palpation.