Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0073403717
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Chapter 1 - Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology - Study Guide - True or False - Page 26: 1

Answer

False

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Auscultation only involves the heart, lungs and the gastrointestinal system. Auscultation can also be done when checking for head injuries. The doctor will feel around the skull (cranium) for any malformations in this area. Another way that doctors use this technique is when checking reflexes with the hammer. Auscultation is the way doctors use touch to detect what is wrong in the body.
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