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== Chest Physiotherapy == '''Chest physiotherapy''' (pronounced: ch-est fiz-ee-oh-ther-uh-pee) is a group of p

== Percussion (medicine) == '''Percussion''' (pronounced: per-KUH-shun) is a method used in [[medicine]] to examine t

...d: plek-si-me-ter) is a medical instrument used in [[percussion (medicine)|percussion]] in physical examination to measure the boundaries of an organ in the body ...m 'Pleximeter' is derived from the Greek words 'plexis', meaning stroke or percussion, and 'metron', meaning measure.

...diac Examination typically involves four key steps: inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. ...amining the patient's chest for any visible abnormalities such as abnormal chest movements or skin color changes.

...brugger's sign''' (/ˈaʊənbrʊgər/; German: [ˈaʊənbrʊgər]), also known as '''percussion sign''', is a medical sign used in the diagnosis of [[pleural effusion]]. I ...after [[Leopold Auenbrugger]], who first described the technique of chest percussion in his 1761 book "Inventum Novum". The word "sign" in this context refers t

...ure used to assess the underlying structures of the body, particularly the chest and abdomen. * '''[[Percussion (medicine)|Percussion]]''': A diagnostic procedure that involves tapping on a surface to determin

...iratory examination typically involves four stages: inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. * '''Inspection''' involves visually examining the patient's chest for any visible abnormalities such as [[Cyanosis|cyanosis]], [[Dyspnea|dysp

...ible vibrations produced by the human voice, which can be felt through the chest wall during speech or breathing. * '''[[Tactile Fremitus]]''': This is the vibration felt on the chest wall when a patient speaks. It can be used to assess the density of lung ti

# '''Inspection''': The doctor visually inspects the patient's chest for any visible abnormalities. # '''Palpation''': The doctor feels the patient's chest to detect any abnormal vibrations or movements.

# '''Inspection''': The examiner observes the chest wall for any visible abnormalities such as [[pectus excavatum]] or [[pectus # '''Palpation''': The examiner feels the chest wall to identify any abnormal impulses or vibrations, which could indicate

...sical manipulation of the chest to promote mucus clearance. It can include percussion, vibration, and postural drainage.

...wnward and can be palpated if it is enlarged. If Traube's space is dull to percussion, it may indicate splenomegaly or pleural effusion. ...]: A buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.

* [[Abdomen]] - The part of the body between the thorax (chest) and pelvis, in humans and in other vertebrates. * [[Angina pectoris]] - A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.