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Q: What does it mean when the abdomen was palpated?
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How do you use the word palpation in a sentence?

Palpation of the abdomen is part of most general medical examinations. Range of motion and external palpation are non-invasive tests used by veterinarians to detect irregularities.


Can the ovaries be palpated in the dog or cat?

the ovaries cannot be palpated. The uterus can only be palpated when enlarged due to pregnancy or pyometra :) you out.


What is a sentence with palpation?

My doctor palpated my private parts to check for signs of puberty.


Where can the masseter be palpated?

This muscle can be palpated below and anterior to the ear, just above the mandible (jawbone).


When checking a blood pressure the name of artery that is palpated is?

radial is the artery that is palpated when checking a blood pressure


What condition would you assess for when dealing with a crushing injury?

Internal bleeding is the big concern with crushing injury. Severe internal bleeding of the abdomen can be palpated and feels like the abdomen is hard and rigid. Additionally, when there is crushing injury of the thorax, lung puncture or other pneumothorax(lung collapse) is also of great concern.


Does the Peroneal nerve serve muscles of the chest shoulder arm leg or abdomen?

Peroneal nerve serve the peroneal muscles of leg. It can be palpated at the neck of Fibula bone. This copartment is situated lateral to the anterior border of Tibia bone.


How is fatty liver diagnosed?

During a physical examination, a doctor might notice that the liver is enlarged and tender when the abdomen is palpated (examined with the tips of the fingers while the patient lies flat). Blood tests may be used to determine if the liver is.


Artery palpated in the groin?

femoral artery


What pulse is palpated behind the knee?

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Which of the skull bones cannot be palpated?

partiel


Which skull bone cannot be palpated?

ethmoid