Identify the Following Terms

question 85

Short Answer

Identify the following terms.
-Spain's Philip II

---

Definitions:

Apical Pulse

The heartbeat as felt at the apex of the heart, typically located on the left chest, providing information on heart rate and rhythm.

Palpate

The technique of examining parts of the body by touch, especially for medical purposes such as feeling organs, lymph nodes, or detecting abnormalities.

Intercostal Spaces

The anatomical spaces between the ribs that contain muscles and nerves.

Vital Signs

Basic physiological measurements used to assess the most critical body functions, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.