Another quick way to remember what color goes where. White... Right ( this is the lead that goes on the right upper clavicle area ). Black is opposite of white. (so this lead goes on the left upper clavicle area). Smoke (or black ) over fire (or red ). So the red lead goes on the left lower rib cage or torso area. Green is grass or ground ( and the only lower place left is on the right lower abdomen ). Brown is the only lead left, and the V lead. In our facility we put the V lead in the 4th intercostal space on the right as you are facing the patient. In summary: Right white, black opposite of white, smoke over fire, green grass, and then brown is what is left over.