The fifth intercostal space on the anterior axillary line is the site for which of the following elec-trocardiogram leads?
a. V3 c. V5
b. V4 d. V6
ANS: C
V5 is located at the same level as V4 (fifth intercostal space) on the anterior axillary line.
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