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Inferior border (heart, anatomy)

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The inferior border of the heart is formed predominantly by the right ventricle. The left ventricle contributes near the apex. It is the most acutely angled border of the heart and it is roughly horizontal.

It separates the sternocostal from the diaphragmatic surfaces of the heart.


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