precordium (Meaning)
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precordium (n)
the external surface of the body overlying the heart and stomach
Synonyms & Antonyms of precordium
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
precordium Sentence Examples
- The precordium is the region of the chest that overlies the heart.
- Auscultation of the precordium can reveal abnormal heart sounds.
- Palpation of the precordium may detect a displaced apex beat.
- The precordium is divided into four quadrants by the sternum and the nipple lines.
- The left precordium is the location of the mitral valve.
- The right precordium is the location of the tricuspid valve.
- The epigastrium is located inferior to the precordium.
- The precordium is bounded by the clavicles, the sternum, and the costal margins.
- The intercostal muscles are located beneath the precordium.
- The precordium is an important region for the clinical examination of the heart.
FAQs About the word precordium
the external surface of the body overlying the heart and stomach
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The precordium is the region of the chest that overlies the heart.
Auscultation of the precordium can reveal abnormal heart sounds.
Palpation of the precordium may detect a displaced apex beat.
The precordium is divided into four quadrants by the sternum and the nipple lines.
