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A Visual Guide to Physical Examination
Subchapter
Abdomen
	Introduction
	Inspection of the Abdomen
	Auscultation of the Abdomen
	Percussion of the Abdomen
	Palpation of the Abdomen
	Examination of the Liver
	Examination of the Spleen
	Examination of the Kidneys and Aorta
	Summary
Breast and Axillae
	Introduction
	Inspection of the Breasts
	Palpation of the Breasts
	Examination of the Male Breast
	Examination of the Axillae
	Summary
Cardiovascular: Neck Vessels and Heart
	Introduction
	Examination of the Neck Vessels
	Examination of the Heart
	Review of Heart Sounds
	Auscultation of the Heart
	Heart Sounds: S1, S2
	Heart Sounds: S3, S4, murmurs
	Summary
Cardiovascular: Peripheral Vascular System
	Introduction
	Examination of the Arms
	Examination of the Legs
	Examination of the Legs (continued)
	Summary
Female Genitalia, Anus and Rectum
	Introduction
	Equipment and Positioning; External Inspection
	Internal Examination
	Obtaining a Pap Smear; Inspection of the Vagina
	Bimanual Examination
	Rectovaginal Examination; Examination of the Rectum
	Summary
Head, Eyes and Ears
	Introduction
	Inspection of the Head
	Examination of the Eyes: Visual Acuity and Visual Fields
	Inspection of the Eyes
	Assessment of the Extraocular Muscles
	Ophthalmoscopic Examination
	Examination of the Ears
	Assessment of Hearing
	Summary
Male Genitalia, Rectum and Hernias
	Introduction
	Examination of the Genitalia
	Supine Examination of the Genitalia
	Supine Examination of the Rectum
	Examination of the Rectum
	Summary
Musculoskeletal System
	Introduction
	Assessment of the Head and Neck
	Assessment of the Hands and Wrists
	Assessment of the Elbows
	Assessment of the Shoulders and Related Structures
	Assessment of the Feet and Ankles
	Assessment of the Legs
	Assessment of the Hips
	Assessment of the Spine
	Summary
Neurologic: Motor System and Reflexes
	Introduction
	Assessment of the Motor System: Upper Extremities
	Assessment of the Motor System: Lower Extremities
	Assessment of Coordination
	Romberg Test; Testing for Pronator Drift
	Assessment of Reflexes
	Supine Assessment of Reflexes
	Further Testing of Reflexes
	Summary
Neurological: Cranial Nerves and Sensory System
	Introduction
	General Observation of Neurological Status
	Cranial Nerves I and II
	Cranial Nerves III, IV, and VI
	Cranial Nerves V and VII
	Cranial Nerve VII
	Cranial Nerves IX, X, XI, and XII
	Sensory Assessment: Pain, Temperature, and Light Touch Sensations
	Sensory Assessment: Vibration Sensation and Position Sense
	Sensory Assessment: Discriminatory Sensations
	Summary
Nose, Mouth and Neck
	Introduction
	Inspection of the Nose
	Inspection of the Mouth
	Inspection of the Neck
	Summary
Thorax and Lungs
	Introduction
	Assessment of the Chest, Respirations, and the Posterior Thorax
	Assessment of the Posterior Thorax (continued)
	Percussion of the Posterior Thorax
	Review of Breath Sounds
	Adventitious Breath Sounds
	Auscultation of the Posterior Thorax
	Assessment of the Anterior Thorax
	Percussion of the Anterior Thorax
	Auscultation of the Anterior Thorax
	Summary

A Visual Guide to Physical Examination