Palpation in the objective examination: what is it and what is it for?

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👐 Palpation is a skill that cannot be mastered through reading or listening; it requires hands-on experience. To begin developing this skill, it's essential to have a solid understanding of anatomy and the surrounding soft tissues. 💪 When palpating, practitioners assess the texture, resilience, temperature, and mobility of tissue structures. By focusing on each layer, we can identify skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, and bone, recognizing transitions to tendons and their insertions. 📈 Elevat