Physical Assessment

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A.    Head (Skull, Scalp, Hair)

B.    Face

C.    Eyebrows, Eyes and Eyelashes

D.    Eye lids and Lacrimal Apparatus

E.    Conjuctivae

F.    Sclerae

G.    Cornea

H.    Anterior Chamber and Iris

I.     Pupils

J.    Cranial Nerve II (optic nerve)

K.    Cranial Nerve III, IV & VI (Oculomotor, Trochlear, Abducens)

L.    Ears

M.   Nose and Paranasal Sinuses

N.    Cranial Nerve I (olfactory Nerve)

O.    Neck

P.    Thorax ( Cardiovascular System)

Q.    Breast

R.    Abdomen

S.    Extremities

VIDEOS:

Physical Assessment Demo Video1

Physical Assessment Demo Video2

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Physical Assessment Demo Video4

Physical Assessment Demo Video5

Physical Assessment Demo Video6

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