Thermometers are placed either orally, under the arm pit, or in the anus. They are placed in one of these places to determine the bodies core temperature.
under the tongue to the side of the mouth
under the tongue to the side of the mouth
Putting a penny under your tongue while taking your temperature with a thermometer can alter the temperature reading. The metal of the penny may interfere with the accuracy of the thermometer, leading to an incorrect reading. It is always best to follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper use of the thermometer.
A thermometer is kept under the tongue to measure the body's core temperature accurately. The blood vessels under the tongue provide a good reflection of internal body temperature, making it a reliable location for temperature measurement. The mouth is also a convenient and non-invasive site for taking temperature readings.
To measure temperature of the body.
Measuring body temperature by keeping thermometer under the tongue is a convenient standardfor measuring one's body temperature. Other places used for keeping the thermometer includethe armpit and the rectum.
Measuring body temperature by keeping thermometer under the tongue is a convenient standardfor measuring one's body temperature. Other places used for keeping the thermometer includethe armpit and the rectum.
You should place the thermometer under your tongue for an accurate oral temperature reading.
oral temperature oral temperature
under the tongue or in the armpit
The thermometer is broken.Put the thermometer under your tongue.
An oral thermometer is used for in the mouth and usually under the tongue. A rectal thermometer is used for taking your temperature from your rectum/bottom. They will be label in your grocery store or pharmacy whether there intended for your mouth or rectum.