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The Mitral valve is correct, as it is located between the left atrium and left ventricle, thus controlling the flow of blood into the left ventricle. The Mitral valve is best auscultated in the fifth intercostal space, mid-clavicular line.
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a
Mitral Valve, fifth intercostal space, mid-clavicular line
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Whilst the mitral valve being located between the left atria and left ventricle means it controls the flow of blood into the left ventricle, this option is incorrect as the mitral valve is best auscultated in the mid-clavicular line in the fifth intercostal space.
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e
Mitral Valve, second intercostal space, mid-clavicular line
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The aortic valve is incorrect, as it is located between the left ventricle and ascending aorta, meaning it controls the flow of blood out of the left ventricle.
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b
Aortic Valve, second intercostal space, right sternal border
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The Tricuspid valve is incorrect as it is located in between the right atrium and right ventricle, therefore it controls the flow of blood into the right ventricle.
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c
Tricuspid Valve, fifth intercostal space, left sternal border
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The Pulmonary valve is incorrect as it is located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary trunk, controlling the flow of blood out of the right ventricle.
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d
Pulmonary Valve, Second intercostal space, left sternal border
Concept
Chapter
2693
4046
Anatomy
Topic
134
Cardiology
13048
You are on the Cardiology Ward Round when the consultant asks the FY2 to listen to the heart valve which controls the flow of blood into the left ventricle, what is this valve called and where is it best auscultated?
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