The Superior Portion of the Heart Where Major Blood Vessels

Question

The superior portion of the heart where major blood vessels enter and exit is the
A) apex.
B) hilum.
C) base.
D) septum.
E) mediastinum.

Accepted Answer

The base of the heart is located at the superior portion where major blood vessels such as the pulmonary veins and aorta enter and exit. The apex is the inferior portion of the heart, the hilum refers to a depression where blood vessels enter an organ, the septum is a wall that divides the heart into left and right sides, and the mediastinum is a region in the thorax where the heart is located.