The inferior margin of the heart passes from the inferior vena cava to the left and ends at the apex, which is situated in which intercostal space?

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The apex of the heart is situated in the fifth intercostal space, at the level of the midclavicular line on the left side of the body. This is a key anatomical landmark used in clinical assessments such as auscultation of the heart.

The Inferior Margin of the Heart Passes from the Inferior