An apical 4 chamber view was obtained on a patient in the left lateral decubitus position.
What is the arrow pointing to?
A) Interatrial septum
B) Mitral valve leaflet
C) Moderator band
D) Interventricular septum
D. The arrow is pointing to the interventricular septum.
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