The "lubb" sound, or S1 heart sound, is the loudest during auscultation because it is produced by the closure of the atrioventricular (AV) valves (mitral and tricuspid) at the beginning of ventricular contraction (systole). This closure creates a significant pressure change and turbulence in the blood flow, resulting in a more pronounced sound. Additionally, the ventricles generate high pressure as they contract, further amplifying the sound as it is transmitted through the heart and surrounding tissues.
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