2. 4 Main techniques of physical examination :
1- Inspection :
Physical examination done by looking at the patient body.
2- Palpation :
Physical examination done by touch the inflamed area of patient body.
3- Percussion :
Physical examination done by tapping of certain parts of the body surface to compare with other body parts with the
aim of producing sound.
4- Auscultation :
Physical examination done by listening to the sound produced by the body by the stethscope.
Basic Examination