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Inspection
The process of carefully observing a patient to gather information.
Palpation
The examination technique involving the use of touch to assess bodily structures.
Dorsum
Refers to the back or upper side of a body part.
Palmar
Refers to the palm side of the hand.
Light palpation
Gentle touch used to assess surface characteristics.
Moderate palpation
Involves applying more pressure to assess deeper structures.
Percussion
An examination technique that involves tapping on the body to produce sounds or vibrations.
Flat percussion note
A sound produced when a structure is denser than normal.
Dull percussion note
A sound that indicates fluid or solid tissue in the area being examined.
Resonant percussion note
A sound indicative of a normal lung presence.
Tympanic percussion note
A hollow sound typically found in body cavities such as the stomach.
