Auscultation of the heart is done at the PMI. Where is this located?

A) apex of the heart
B) myocardium
C) sinoatrial node
D) great vessels


A
Explanation: A) Correct! The apex of the heart is where the point of maximum impulse (PMI) is and where the heart sounds are heard most distinctly.
B) This is not the location of the point of maximum impulse (PMI).
C) This is not the location of the point of maximum impulse (PMI).
D) This is not the location of the point of maximum impulse (PMI).

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