Erb's point in cardiology refers to
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Right 3rd intercostal space Erb's point refers to the third intercostal space on the left sternal border where both components of S2 (A2 and P2) can be well appreciated. Both components of S2 (A21 and P2) are usually well transmitted to the Erb's point. The physiological splitting of S2 into A2 and P2 is believed to be appreciated best at the Erb point or in the pulmonic area. A2 is best heard over -+ the aoic area in the righ second intercostal space. P2 is best heard over -) the pulmonic area in the left second intercostal space. Second hea sound (52) is best heard over -+ the pulmonc area (Since both A2 and P2 can be heard on the 63.pulmonic area) and at the Erbis Point. Note that even at the pulmonic area A2 is louder than P2 Aoic area - Second intercostal space to the right of the sternum (along right upper sternal border). Pulmonic area - Second intercostal space to the left of the sternum (along left upper sternal border) Erb's point - Third intercostal to the left of the sternum (along left sternal border). Tricuspid area - Fouh or Fifth intercostal space to the left of the sternum (along left lower sternal border). Mitral area (Apex) - Fifth intercostal space on the left midclavicular line
Right 2'd intercostal space
Left 2"d intercostal space
Right 3rd intercostal space
Left 3" intercostal space