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Physical Clinical Exam

TermDefinition
Otoscope An instrument used to examine the ear canal and eardrum.
Structures of the Ear The parts of the ear including the outer, middle, and inner ear.
Ear Canal The tube that carries sound from the outside to the eardrum.
Tympanic Membrane The eardrum that vibrates when sound waves hit it.
Ossicles Three small bones in the middle ear that transmit sound vibrations.
Eustachian Tube A tube that connects the middle ear to the throat to equalize pressure.
Cochlea A spiral-shaped inner ear structure that converts sound vibrations into nerve signals.
Semicircular Canals Structures in the inner ear that help control balance.
Acute Otitis Media A sudden infection of the middle ear.
Ophthalmoscope An instrument used to examine the inside of the eye.
Visual Acuity The sharpness or clarity of vision.
Conjunctivitis Inflammation of the conjunctiva, often called pink eye.
4 Signs of Inflammation Redness, swelling, heat, and pain.
Redness Increased blood flow to an area of inflammation.
Swelling Enlargement of tissue due to fluid buildup.
Heat Warmth caused by increased blood flow during inflammation.
Pain = Discomfort caused by irritation or injury.
Structures of the Oral Cavity The parts inside the mouth including tongue, tonsils, and uvula.
Tonsils Lymphatic tissue in the back of the throat that helps fight infection.
Uvula The small tissue that hangs at the back of the throat.
Pharynx The throat; a passageway for air and food.
Tongue A muscular organ used for taste, speech, and swallowing.
Skin Cancer Screening (Mole Checks) Examining moles for signs of skin cancer.
Asymmetry When one half of a mole does not match the other half.
Border The edges of a mole; irregular borders can be a warning sign.
Color Variation in color within a mole can indicate concern.
Diameter A mole larger than 6 mm may be concerning.
Evolving Changes in size, shape, or color of a mole over time.
Malignant Cancerous and able to spread.
Melanoma A serious type of skin cancer that begins in melanocytes.
Benign Not cancerous and does not spread.
Auscultation Listening to body sounds using a stethoscope.
Intercostal Space The space between the ribs.
Lub-Dub The normal sound of the heartbeat.
S1 & S2 Sounds The first and second heart sounds made by closing heart valves.
Murmur An abnormal heart sound caused by turbulent blood flow.
Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) An early extra heartbeat starting in the ventricles.
Structures of the Heart The parts of the heart including chambers and valves.
Aortic Valve The valve between the left ventricle and the aorta.
Pulmonic Valve The valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery.
Tricuspid Valve The valve between the right atrium and right ventricle.
Mitral Valve The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle.
Aorta The largest artery that carries blood from the heart to the body.
Atria The two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood.
Ventricle(s) The two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out.
Abnormal Lung Sounds Unusual sounds heard during breathing.
Wheezing A high-pitched whistling sound caused by narrowed airways.
Crackles (Rales) Popping sounds heard when fluid is in the lungs.
Rhonchi Low-pitched rattling sounds caused by mucus in airways.
Stridor A harsh, high-pitched sound caused by airway blockage.
Structures of the Respiratory System The organs involved in breathing.
Trachea The windpipe that carries air to the lungs.
Larynx The voice box that produces sound and protects the airway.
Lungs Organs that exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Bronchus / Bronchi Large air passages that branch from the trachea into the lungs.
Bronchioles Small airways inside the lungs.
Alveoli Tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs.
Pleura The thin membrane surrounding the lungs.
Diaphragm The muscle below the lungs that helps with breathing.
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