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Shape of the Heart (mander.xyz)
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[-] assassinatedbyCIA@lemmy.world 19 points 3 months ago

Look up embryological development of the heart to see why

[-] Gsus4@mander.xyz 27 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

That's even better. Two blood vessels that fuse and twist.

[-] Waraugh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 3 months ago

Why did they name the left and right atrium backwards? That seems unnecessarily confusing.

[-] mikey@sh.itjust.works 18 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

It's only backwards because you're looking at it from the outside from the front. When it's in you, the left is on your left.

[-] Waraugh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 3 months ago

I just realized I’m stupid, thank you

[-] farngis_mcgiles@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 months ago

welcome to the club bro

[-] intensely_human@lemm.ee 3 points 3 months ago

A true inflection point no doubt

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