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Dr. Ferguson explained that in a condition known as situs inversus, the internal organs are reversed in their orientation. Thus, the apex of the heart would be oriented to the _____.

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Dr. Ferguson explained that in a condition known as situs inversus, the internal organs are reversed in their orientation. Thus, the apex of the heart would be oriented to the right.

Step-by-step explanation:

The situs inversus condition acts like a mirror regarding the normal left or right position of the organs in the body changing their orientation.

Depending on the position of the organs the terminology may vary, for example the apex on the left would be called levocardia, the midline apex would be called mesocardia, while the right apex would be denominated as dextrocardia.

In some cases more organs can be involved in the condition, such as the stomach, lungs and in that case the condition is considered a situs inversus totalis.

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