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e·lec·tri·cal ax·is

the net direction of the electromotive forces developed in the heart during its activation, usually represented in the frontal plane. See: triaxial reference system.

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e·lec·tri·cal ax·is

(ĕ-lek'tri-kăl ak'sis)

The net direction of the electromotive forces developed in the heart during its activation, usually represented in the frontal plane.

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axes
axis
axis deviation
horizontal heart
instantaneous electrical axis
intermediate heart
left axis deviation
MEA
mean electrical axis
normal electrical axis
optic axis
phlebostatic axis
right axis deviation
sagittal axis
semihorizontal heart
semivertical heart
trochocardia
vector
vertical heart

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