Clinical Examination

Physical assessment methods used to examine patients and identify signs of disease.

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Axilla (armpit): anatomy, function and clinical importance

Axilla (armpit): anatomy, function and clinical importance Axilla The axilla, or armpit, is the pyramid-shaped area beneath the shoulder that contains vessels, nerves, lymph nodes, sweat glands and fat; important in clinical examination, thermome…

Breath sounds: types, how they are heard, clinical significance Breath sounds Breath sounds are noises produced by airflow in the airways and lungs. This article explains normal and abnormal sounds, how clinicians listen for them, common causes, and the role…