Thoracoscopy (thoraco = thorax [chest] + scop = look + y = procedure) is the internal examination of the chest performed under general or sedation with local anesthetic. The instrument (thoracoscope) includes a light source, viewing lens and areas for inclusion of specialized instruments for tissue removal or manipulation.
Knee arthroscopy is the medical term meaning visual examination of the inside of the knee joint.
Anoscope is a medical term meaning instrument for the direct visual examination of the anus.
Diagnoses
myoscopia (myoscopy)myoscopia (myoscopy)
Cystoscopy is the medical term meaning visual examination of the bladder with a scope that goes through the urethra.
arthroscopy
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Palpation is the most common examination technique using the hands. Percussion usually uses the hands as well.
A visual examination of the interior of a joint is arthroscopy.
The medical terminology combining form meaning examination with a scope is "end/o." For example, "endoscopy" refers to a procedure that uses a scope to examine the inside of the body, typically the digestive tract.
BronchoscopyBronchoscopy is visual examination of the bronchus.Bronchoscopy.
Rhinoscopy is visual exam of the nasal passages.