Intercostal space

Precordial Leads: V1: fourth intercostal space, right sternal border; V2: fourth intercostal space, left sternal border; V3: halfway between V2 and V4; V4: fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line; V5: fifth intercostal space, left anterior axillary line; V6: fifth intercostal space, left midaxillary line.

Between each rib lie several layers of intercostal muscles that are responsible for expanding and shrinking the rib cage when we breathe.

5 areas for listening to the heart APETM

Misplacement of V1 and V2: Don’t let this mistake mess up your ECG interpretation! Manifesting with P wave, Q wave, T wave changes and Brugada II pattern

Intercostal vein Each intercostal space has a posterior and two anterior intercostal veins accompanying arteries of the same name. Anterior intercostal vein - drain into the musculophrenic and internal thoracic vein similar to their arterial supply Posterior intercostal vein - drain into the azygos and hemi azygos system. - Right 1st intercostal: drain into vertebral vein or brachiocephalic vein on its own - Right 2nd to 4th intercostal: form a single trunk called the right superior…

Intercostal Spaces (Dr. Jackson)

Anatomy of the thoracic wall and the breast : medical illustrations and histological atlas

Neurovascular bundle relation with Rib / Intercostal space... (*) From above downward " VAN " [ Note : NAV in 1st Intercostal space v.imp ]

Posterior intercostal artery ... Note: Posterior intercostal artery is main artery of Intercostal space ...