of the palpated subject. Palpation is typically used for thoracic and abdominal examinations, but can also be used to diagnose edema. Palpation is also...

Palpation thyroiditis refers to the development of thyroid inflammation due to mechanical damage to thyroid follicles. This can occur by vigorous repeated...

abdominal organs. On light palpation, the examiner tests for any palpable mass, rigidity, or pain on the surface. On deep palpation, the examiner is testing...

by palpation is most often done by palpating for the spinous process. Each level of the lumbar spine should be palpated. Spinous process palpation by...

between their pulse rate and heart rate. It can be observed by simultaneous palpation at the radial artery and auscultation using a stethoscope at the PMI,...

1) the external exam, to evaluate the vulva 2) the internal exam with palpation (commonly called the bimanual exam) to examine the uterus, ovaries, and...

surgeon Niels Thorkild Rovsing (1862–1927), is a sign of appendicitis. If palpation of the left lower quadrant of a person's abdomen increases the pain felt...

the cardiac examination follows the standard structure of inspection, palpation and auscultation. The patient is positioned in the supine position tilted...

performed before palpation, because the act of palpation could change what was auscultated. Kirby RL (March 1981). "Inspection-palpation-percussion-auscultation...

upward, bringing deep-seated nodes to a more accessible position for palpation. Palpation may identify an enlargement of the supraclavicular lymph nodes, a...

Tracheal deviation is also examined. Palpation is the use of physical touch during examination. During palpation, the physician checks for areas of tenderness...

fossa. The abdominal wall becomes very sensitive to gentle pressure (palpation). There is pain in the sudden release of deep tension in the lower abdomen...

auscultatory gap, the radial pulse should be monitored by palpation. It is therefore recommended to palpate and auscultate when manually recording a patient's...

Examiner palpates the shaft of penis and inspect for unusual firmness. In addition, examiner should note any ulcers or plaques present during palpation. Examiner...

diagnosis with palpation. In ancient Greece, Hippocrates gave instructions on many forms of diagnosis using palpation, including palpation of the breasts...

The heel of the hand is lifted off the chest wall with each systole. Palpation with the fingers over the pulmonary area may reveal the palpable tap of...

comprising the following sections: measurement of vital signs; inspection and palpation, percussion and auscultation, pulmonary examination, abdominal examination...

intermittent measurements. A minimum systolic value can be roughly estimated by palpation, most often used in emergency situations, but should be used with caution...

tenderness, reproduction of pain upon trigger point palpation, hardening of the muscle upon trigger point palpation, pseudo-weakness of the involved muscle, referred...

correlation, none of these 2 non-contact tonometers can replace the GAT. Palpation (also known as digital tonometry) is the method of estimating intraocular...

Rounded shoulder posture (RSP), also known as “mom posture”, is a common postural problem in which the resting position of the shoulders leans forward...

breast into four quadrants and checking each quadrant separately. The palpation process covers the entire breast, including the "axillary tail" of each...

Preiser's Disease. The scaphoid can be palpated at the base of the anatomical snuff box. It can also be palpated in the volar (palmar) hand/wrist. Its...

The exam includes several parts: Position/lighting/draping, Inspection, Palpation, Auscultation, and Special maneuvers. For this procedure the patient is...

individual performing the maneuver warms their hands prior to palpation. While facing the woman, palpate the woman's upper abdomen with both hands. An obstetrician...

arms in different positions. Step 4 is palpation of the breast. Step 5 is palpation of the nipple. Step 6 is palpation of the breast while lying down....

opposite to that of the reflex. After a counterstrain point tender to palpation has been diagnosed, the identified tender point is treated by the osteopathic...

back in history, possibly as early as Ancient Egypt. Auscultation and palpation go together in physical examination and are alike in that both have ancient...

to produce a rapid and forceful exhalation of breath.[citation needed] Palpation of the epigastrium can be used to feel the structures below it. This includes...

exam, the practitioner palpates the horse, feeling for heat, swelling, and sensitivity to pressure indicating pain. Palpation is usually most thoroughly...