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In medicine, inspection (Latin word "Inspectio" or the act of beholding) is the thorough and unhurried visualization of the client. This requires the use of the naked eye.
During inspection, the examiner observes:
External signs:
Body features and symmetry appearance
Nutritional state or weight
Skin color
Frequency and volume of breaths during respiration
Movement of the abdomen and each side of the chest during respiration
Hair distribution
divercation of recti muscle
umbilicus (site-shape-color-infiltration)
Gait and manner of speaking
Gross Deviation:
Abnormal contour
Scars and striae
Visible masses
Discoloration
Swelling
Tremor