HEENOT Terms and Definitions

Digital palpation

using an index finger to move or press against tissue

Bidigital palpation

using fingers and thumb to move or compress tissue using rolling motiom

Bilateral palpation

using a finger or fingers to of both hands simultaneously to move or press tisue on contralateral or opposite sides

Manual palpation

simultaneously using all fingers of one hand to move or compress tissue

Bimanual palpation

simultaneously using the index finger of one hand and the fingers and thumb of other hand to move or compress tissue while holding fingers closely together to avoid missing areas

Circular compression

moving the fingertips in deliberate rotating fashion over tissue to be examined while exerting pressure