The inferior leads show the inferior aspects of the heart – the inferior aspects of the right ventricleThe right ventricle ejects blood through the main branches of the left and right pulmonary arteries to the lungs. The chambers of the heart are the main drivers within an intricate pathway, delivering blood to the lungs for gas exchange... and the left ventricleThe left ventricle ejects blood into the aortic arch to the body. Within the arch, the coronary arteries branch off first followed by three main arteries that branch to the brain (carotids) and the upper thorax (subclavian artery). The chambers.... Much of the inferior view of the heart is of the right ventricle. Precordial leads placed along the right side of the chest help complete the picture of the right ventricle. Posterior views of the heart can be best seen via posterior leadsPosterior views of the heart can be best seen via posterior leads placed below the scapula to the left of the spine. The inferior leads show the inferior aspects of the heart - the inferior aspects of the right ventricle... placed below the scapula to the left of the spine.
See also:
– Lateral Leads
– Septal Leads
– Anterior Leads
1. Six Second ECG GuidebookA Practice Guide to Basic and 12 Lead ECG Interpretation, written by Tracy Barill, 2012 Introduction The ability to correctly interpret an electrocardiogram (ECG), be it a simple six second strip or a 12 lead ECG, is a vital skill... (2012), T Barill, p. 142