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∙ 2011-12-08 09:37:54Palpation is the medical term meaning feeling with the hands or fingers.
The medical terminology combining form meaning hands is mano-
Palpation is the medical term meaning applying pressure with the hands for diagnostic purposes.
Acromegaly is the term meaning enlargement of the hands and feet.
Pedi
Macrocheiria (abnormal largeness of the hands)
Metacarpal edema
Palpation is the most common examination technique using the hands. Percussion usually uses the hands as well.
Swollen joints in your hands can indicate you may have arthritis. The other symptoms of arthritis are joints that are stiff, inflamed, and painful. The joints affected can be in your hands, feet, and wrists.
PIVOT
sour and stiff joints, deformaity in hands and joints.
The stiffness in the hands may be the result of inflammation in and around the joints. the bumps may be either deformity's forming as a result of RA or rheumatoid nodules these can a pear and disappear just as easily. If you are showing these symptoms you should consult a health professional about it.