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Anatomy of the Human Heart

Anatomy of the Human Heart:

The human heart is located in the chest cavity in the middle of the lungs and behind the sternum (slightly to the left of the sternum or “breastbone”). It is roughly the size of a fist and one of the hardest working organs in the human body. The heart is responsible for pumping blood to all extremities after it is... Read full guide »