Surface anatomy of the heart Flashcards
Which landmarks represent the right border of the heart?
Upper corner = 3rd right costal cartilage
Lower corner = 6th right costal cartilage
Which landmarks represent the left border of the heart?
Upper corner = 2nd left costal cartilage
Lower border = 5th left ICS mid-clavicular line
Which landmarks represent the superior border of the heart?
Right corner = 3rd right costal cartilage
Left corner = 2nd left costal cartilage
Which landmarks represent the inferior border of the heart?
Right corner = 6th right costal cartilage
Left corner = 5th left ICS mid-clavicular line
What structures form the superior borders of the heart?
Both atria + roots of great vessels
What structures form the inferior border of the heart?
Right ventricle + apex of left ventricle
Which structures form the left border of the heart?
Left ventricle + left atrial appendage
Which structure forms the right border of the heart?
Right atrium
What is the surface marking of the aortic valve?
3rd ICS retrosternally
What is the surface marking of the pulmonary valve?
3rd rib, left sternal edge
What is the surface marking of the tricuspid valve?
4th ICS right sternal edge
What is the surface marking of the mitral valve?
4th rib, left sternal edge
Where is the auscultation site of the aortic valve?
2nd ICS, right sternal edge
Where is the auscultation site of the pulmonary valve?
2nd ICS, left sternal edge
Where is the auscultation site of the tricuspid valve?
4th ICS, left sternal edge
