Cardiovascular physiology: Heart sounds & auscultation sites
Image illustrating surface heart valves & auscultation sites
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| Valve | Auscultation site | Surface anatomy position |
|---|---|---|
| Aortic | 2nd ICS right sternal edge | 3rd ICS retrosternally |
| Pulmonary | 2nd ICS left sternal edge | 3rd rib left sternal edge |
| Tricuspid | 4th ICS left sternal edge | 4th ICS right sternal edge |
| Mitral | 5th ICS left midclavicular line | 4th rib left sternal edge |