Cardiorespiratory Anatomy

Question 1

What is the auscultatory area for the aortic valve?

Answer 1

2nd intercostal space just to the R of the sternum

Question 2

What is the auscultatory area for the pulmonary valve?

Answer 2

2nd intercostal space just to the L of the sternum

Question 3

What is the auscultatory area for the tricuspid valve?

Answer 3

5th intercostal space just to the L of the sternum

Question 4

What is the auscultatory area of the mitral valve?

Answer 4

Left 5th intercostal space, midclavicular line (apex beat, closure of mitral valve)

Question 5

Blood supply of the AVN

Answer 5

Posterior interventricular artery (PIV) which arises from the RCA in most people

Question 6

What separates the superior and inferior mediastinum?

Answer 6

The sternal angle (the transthoracic plane) (T4)

Question 7

Pericardial effusion

Answer 7

Fluid build up in pericardial space compressing heart so heart can’t fill up as well (decreasing CO)

Question 8

What 2 veins fuse at the SVC

Answer 8

L and R brachiocephalic veins