Percusión

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Percusión

Definición:

Es el método de "dar golpecitos" con los dedos, manos o con pequeños instrumentos a las partes del cuerpo durante el examen físico , para evaluar el tamaño, consistencia y bordes de los órganos, así como la presencia o ausencia de líquido en ellos.

Al percutir una parte del cuerpo se produce un sonido (parecido al de un golpe de tambor) que indica el tipo de tejido que se encuentra dentro del órgano:

Percusión

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