Fundamentals of Palpation

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Which tissue is the largest organ in the body?

Ligament

Muscle

Bone

Skin (correct)

Which characteristic helps distinguish muscle tissue from other structures?

Thin and flat feel

Solid and rigid state

Taut tubular shape

Striated texture (correct)

Which tissue connects bones together to form a joint?

Muscle

Tendon

Skin

Ligament (correct)

Which tissue is composed of dense connective tissue?

Tendon Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue has a solid feel and creates the framework for muscles and ligaments?

Bone Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is usually found deep to muscles or ligaments?

Bone Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue has a soft, malleable feel when relaxed and a firm, solid quality when contracted?

Muscle Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue is connected to the superficial fascia?

Skin Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue attaches muscle to bone?

Ligament Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue has a thickness and flexibility that vary throughout the body?

Skin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the term 'palpation' as used in the text?

To explore or examine through touch Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'locating a structure' during palpation?

To differentiate it from other structures Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'assess quality and condition' during palpation?

To determine how to treat Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for palpating small structures?

Use 1-2 fingers Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for palpating large structures?

Use the whole hand Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the statement 'less is more' in palpation?

Fingers should sink into the body Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to move slowly during palpation?

To assess movement/contraction Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach when assessing movement or contraction during palpation?

Keep fingers still and move structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested technique for increasing awareness during palpation?

Close your eyes Signup and view all the answers

What aspects should be paid attention to during palpation?

Size, shape, texture, temperature, tone, density, length, thickness Signup and view all the answers