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The heart is covered by the sternum and ribs. the sternum and ribs are covered by muscles and nerves which are covered by the skin. am i correct?
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Mostly: The heart is under the left ribcage. The sternum is in the middle. There are nerves in the electrical conduction system of the heart, as well as between the ribs in the intercostal spaces as well as the muscles. See your google images of the heart.
Answered 6/5/2014
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