The SA node is located in which part of the heart?
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Correct answer: Right atrium, near the superior vena cava
The SA node is situated in the right atrial wall near the opening of the superior vena cava. This location allows rapid spread of impulses across the atrial musculature to trigger coordinated atrial contraction.
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