Surface Palpation Guide™

The Surface Palpation Guide was developed as a self-directed learning component of surface palpation for the purpose of physical examination by health care professionals. The Guide provides guidance in understanding structures of the human body that are accessible to physical examination. More than 200 palpable neuromusculoskeletal and arterial structures are presented through a consistent integration of narrated video clips of the author performing palpation with a living subject, audio pronunciation of each palpable structure and the unique interactive 3D and cross sectional anatomy of the VH Dissector. Information including professional behavior in approaching and touching people in a clinical context, examiner position, patient positioning, sample instructions to the patient/client and a detailed explanation of the method of the palpation are provided in narrative form. The audio pronunciation feature provides particular benefit to people newly introduced to anatomical terminology, including international colleagues, who are learning English as well as anatomical terminology pronunciation.

A fundamental understanding and comfort level with this material and skill are essential for all health care professionals who are using palpation as part of physical examination.

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About the Author

Cheryl Riegger-Krugh PT, ScD

The Surface Palpation Guide was written by Dr. Cheryl Riegger-Krugh when she was an Associate Professor in the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center. She is currently a member of the faculty in the Division of Physical Therapy at Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Shoulder Complex
  • Bones
    • Sacpula
      • Vertebral Border
      • Axillary Border
      • Superior Angle
      • Inferior Angle
      • Lateral Angle
      • Spine
      • Acromion Process
      • Coracoid Process
    • Clavicle
    • Humerus
      • Greater and Lesser Tubercles
      • Bicipital (Intertubercular) Groove
  • Joints and Joint Motions
  • Muscles
  • Other Soft Tissues
• Elbow, Wrist, and Hand
• Pelvis and Hip
• Knee and Leg
• Ankle and Foot
• Spine