Sounds associated with the mitral valve can best be heard by listening with a stethoscope in the

A. second intercostal space, to the right of the sternum.
B. fifth intercostal space, to the left of the sternum, along the nipple line.
C. directly over the middle of the sternum.
D. fifth intercostal space, just to the right of the sternum.
E. second intercostal space, to the left of the sternum.


Answer: B

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