Where in the body is the heart located in relation to the thorax?

1 Answer
Nov 1, 2016

The heart lies within the thorax or thoracic cavity.

Explanation:

Within the thoracic cavity, the heart lies between the lungs just in front of the oesophagus and above the diaphragm which separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. It is behind and a little to the left of the sternum, or breastbone.

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