Palpation exam 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Sternal end of the clavicle
A
Rounded portion found at the medial aspect of clavicle
2
Q
Acromial end of clavicle
A
Flattened portion found at the lateral portion of clavicle
3
Q
Infraclavicular fossa
A
Depression found just below the lateral third of the clavicle
4
Q
Deeply palpate the lateral part of the infraclavicular fossa
A
Coracoid process of scapula
5
Q
Supraclavicular fossa
A
Depression found just above the medial third of the clavicle
6
Q
Top of the shoulder area. Palpate laterally to the acromial end of the clavicle
A
Acromial process of the scapula
7
Q
Acromioclavicular
A
Slight drop found when palpating from the clavicle to the acromion process
