Pericardium & Mediastinum Explained | Exact Location of the Heart in Human Bod| Paramedical Science

Pericardium & Mediastinum Explained | Exact Location of the Heart in Human Bod| Paramedical Science In this Paramedical Science lecture, learn about the exact location of the heart and its surrounding structures. The heart is a hollow muscular organ located in the mediastinum, the central compartment in the chest cavity. It is enclosed within a protective double-layered sac called the pericardium.Key concepts covered in this part:

What is the pericardium and its function

Why the heart is conical and hollow

Definition and location of the mediastinum

How the heart is protected by the ribs, sternum, thoracic vertebrae, and rests on the diaphragm

Relationship between the lungs and heart position in the thoracic cavity

Whether you're a paramedical student, nursing aspirant, or just curious about human anatomy, this explanation is perfect for visualizing where the heart lies in your body!