Apical – located at the apex of the heart
ADULT – located on the left side of the heart, no more than 8cm (3inches) to the left of the sternum (breastbone) and under the 4th, 5th, or 6th intercostal spaces (area between the ribs)
FOR A CHILD 7-9 YEARS OLD – located between the 4th and 5th intercostal spaces
BEFORE 4 YEARS OF AGE – at the left of MCL (midclavicular line)
BETWEEN 4-6 YEARS – at the MCL