Heart Anatomy

Question 1

name the location and auscultation site of the tricuspid valve

Answer 1

• location
  
  • behind sternum at 4th/5th IC space
• auscultation
  
  • 5th IC space next to sternal margin

Question 2

name the location and auscultation site of the bicuspid valve

Answer 2

• location
  
  • behind sternum at 4th costal cartilage
• auscultation
  
  • 5th IC space, midclavicular line

Question 3

name the location and auscultation site of the pulmonary valve

Answer 3

• location
  
  • left 3rd costal cartilage
• auscultation
  
  • left side, 2nd IC space

Question 4

name the location and auscultation site of the aortic valve

Answer 4

• location
  
  • posterior to left side sternum at 3rd IC space
• auscultation
  
  • right side, 2nd IC space