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Heart Surface Anatomy Structure Lies Posterior Sternum 2nd 5th

Front Heart surface anatomy
Back Structure: heart lies posterior to the sternum and the 2nd-5th costal cartilages on the left side, extending inferolaterally to 5th intercostal  midclavicular line.


Function: allows us to know where to asculate for heart sounds

Tags: cardiovascular

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