Apex location
Apex Location
Apex location (/ˈeɪpɛks ləʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/) is a term used in medicine to describe the position of the apex of an organ or structure within the body. The term is most commonly used in cardiology to refer to the location of the apex of the heart, but can also be used in relation to other organs such as the lungs or kidneys.
Etymology
The term "apex location" is derived from the Latin word "apex", which means "tip" or "peak", and the Latin word "locatio", which means "place". In a medical context, it refers to the place where the tip or peak of an organ is located.
Related Terms
- Apex (anatomy): The tip or uppermost part of an organ.
- Apex beat: The point on the body surface where the heartbeat can be felt most strongly, usually located in the fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line.
- Cardiology: The branch of medicine that deals with diseases and abnormalities of the heart.
- Anatomy: The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.
- Physiology: The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apex location
- Wikipedia's article - Apex location
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