Erb's point (cardiology)

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Front of thorax, showing surface relations of bones, lungs (purple), pleura (blue), and heart (red outline). Heart valves are labeled with "B", "T", "A", and "P".First heart sound: caused by atrioventricular valves - Bicuspid/Mitral (B) and Tricuspid (T). Second heart sound caused by semilunar valves -- Aortic (A) and Pulmonary/Pulmonic (P).
Front of thorax, showing surface relations of bones, lungs (purple), pleura (blue), and heart (red outline). Heart valves are labeled with "B", "T", "A", and "P".

First heart sound: caused by atrioventricular valves - Bicuspid/Mitral (B) and Tricuspid (T).

Second heart sound caused by semilunar valves -- Aortic (A) and Pulmonary/Pulmonic (P).

In cardiology, Erb's point refers to the third intercostal space on the left sternal border where S2 is best auscultated.[1][2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Week 4. Retrieved on 2007-10-11.
  2. ^ Cardiac anatomy and physiology: a review - includes examination questions AORN Journal - Find Articles. Retrieved on 2007-10-11.
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