What is the area of the anterior chest wall overlying the heart called?

a. Epigastrium
b. Precordium
c. Pericardium
d. Axillary


ANS: B
The techniques for physical examination of the chest wall overlying the heart (precordium) in-clude inspection, palpation, and auscultation.

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