Is you heart behind either of the lungs?

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1 Answer
Dec 22, 2015

Not really, it is between them with some areas of overlap.

Explanation:

Your heart is located between your lungs in the center of your chest, but slightly to the left of the breastbone (sternum).
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It is not directly behind them, but rather between them in a position where some parts of the heart are covered - or rather surrounded by - the lungs. By that, I mean that there is a cardiac notch in the left lung where the heart overlaps.

I hope this helps, and let me know if you need anything adding:)