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the heart is located underneath the sternum.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe heart is located within the chest cavity also, known as behind the rib cage.
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∙ 12y agoThe hearts orientation in the body is on the left side of your chest and is protected by the ribs and is located in the middle of the lungs.
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∙ 14y agoIt is located under your sternum.
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∙ 14y agobehind the lungs in the rib cage
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