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?

<p>Tendon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Bone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is usually found deep to muscles or ligaments?

<p>Bone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Muscle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue is connected to the superficial fascia?

<p>Skin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue attaches muscle to bone?

<p>Ligament (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Skin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To explore or examine through touch (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To differentiate it from other structures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To determine how to treat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for palpating small structures?

<p>Use 1-2 fingers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for palpating large structures?

<p>Use the whole hand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Fingers should sink into the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to move slowly during palpation?

<p>To assess movement/contraction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Keep fingers still and move structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested technique for increasing awareness during palpation?

<p>Close your eyes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspects should be paid attention to during palpation?

<p>Size, shape, texture, temperature, tone, density, length, thickness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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