Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
Examination of the anus and rectum may be performed as part of a routine health visit. In patients with a prostate, examination may include the prostate. Examination of these structures…
Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations
An emergency situation, whether it is unresponsiveness, an acute medical condition, drug intoxication, or trauma, requires a change in the usual sequence of history taking and examination. Life-threatening conditions, such…
Height/Weight Growth Charts
FIG. A.1 Physical growth curves for children ages birth to 24 months: Boys. (From http://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/who_charts.htm .) FIG. A.2 Physical growth curves for children ages birth to 24 months: Girls.
Sports Participation Evaluation
Each year millions of children, youth, and young adults participate in organized sports and are required by state and local school districts to have a preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE). Rare…
Blood Vessels
The physical examination of the venous and arterial structures of the vascular system is a critical component of patients’ evaluation. You can gain great insight into their overall cardiovascular status,…
Pediatric Blood Pressure Tables
Blood Pressure Levels for Boys 1 to 17 Years of Age by Height Percentile Adapted from Flynn JT, Kaelber DC, Baker-Smith CM, et al. (2017). Clinical practice guideline for screening and…
Chest and Lungs
The chest and lungs allow for respiration. The purpose of respiration is to keep the body adequately supplied with oxygen and protected from excess accumulation of carbon dioxide. It involves…
Lymphatic System
The lymphatic system is examined region by region during the examination of the other body systems (i.e., head and neck, breast and axillary, genitalia, and extremities) and by palpating the…
Head and Neck
The head provides the bony housing and protective cover for the brain, including the organs that provide senses of vision, hearing, smell, and taste. The neck provides stability and support…
