The Examination Technique in Which the Examiner's Hands Are Used

question 20

Multiple Choice

The examination technique in which the examiner's hands are used to feel the texture,size,consistency,and location of certain body parts is known as ____.

• A) palpation
• B) palpitation
• C) prostate
• D) prostrate

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Definitions:

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