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What are the different factors that can be assessed by means of palpation?

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Palpation is an assessment skill used by various healthcare providers to feel structures below the skin. Sometimes palpation is used to confirm normal findings. Palpation can also be used to test for an injury or abnormal process.

Palpation is part of your clinical examination, and your provider may recommend additional testing depending on what is found during your visit.

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