Chapter 12

Question 1

Define surface anatomy

Answer 1

surface anatomy - a variation of studying gross anatomy using the landmarks of bones, vessels, and organs that can be seen or felt (palpated) through the skin

Question 2

Describe visual inspection as a examination of the body and give an example

Answer 2

looking at a patient and noting whether the patient has normal facial expressions, any abnormalities in gait or posture, abnormalities in the color of the eyes and skin, muscle tone, abnormal bulges, etc
Examples: yellowish skin and sclera in jaundice, bluish tint to skin and lips in cyanosis

Question 3

Describe palpation as a examination of the body and give an example

Answer 3

feeling through the skin using pressure and the sense of touch
Example: feeling of abdominal and pelvic organs during exam to ensure normal size and density of the organ

Question 4

Describe auscultation as a examination of the body and give an example

Answer 4

using a stethoscope to listen to the sounds an organ makes
Example: listening of the heart and lungs during a physical exam to check for abnormal heart murmurs or lung sounds

Question 5

Describe percussion as a examination of the body and give an example

Answer 5

using fingers to tap on specific locations to listen to the sounds this makes and feel vibrations
Example: tapping on abdomen to check for fluid or abnormally sized organs