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 Heart sounds are generated by the turbulence in blood flow resulting from closure of the heart valves. The valves do not have sufficient mass to generate sounds.

 Auscultation on the left side is performed between the third and fifth intercostal spaces (ICS) on the lower third of the chest. Sounds associated with the aortic, pulmonic, and mitral valve closure are heard at the base of the heart, the mitral sound is located in a more caudal position.

 Auscultation on the right side is performed between the fourth and fifth ICS on the lower third of the chest. Sound associated with closure of the tricuspid valve is heard at the base of the heart.