The precordium is the front of the chest wall over the heart (Fig 1). Of particular importance when inspecting and palpating the precordium is the apex/mitral area (left 5th intercostal space, ...

For palpation, use your fingertips or the area between the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints. ... Palpable turbulence over the precordium is called a precordial thrill.