Inspection and palpation of the precordium usually follows the assessment of jugular venous pressure (described last week; NT Clinical, 1 June, p28). The process precedes auscultation of the ...

As the commentary points out, the primary techniques of the physical examination of inspection, palpation, auscultation and percussion--when traditionally performed--all are undermined when a ...

Inspection is observing the changes on the relevant regions of the sufferers' body and the ... Palpation and pulse-feeling are also essential in TCM diagnosis. Palpating the chest ...