Today I learned how to do an extra oral exam. First you start off by the supraorbital area and papilate. Next papilate around the zygomatic process and the suboribital area. Use firm pressure on the sinus to see if there is discomfort. Moving laterally, papilate around the auricular pre and post nodes checking the ear for any abnormalities. Check the TMJ. OPen close left and right and protrustons. Clicking popping is termed crepitus. Have patient clench for the masseter muscle. Move down under the chin to check the submandibular glands and nodes. Have patient turn head left and right checking the muscles and nodes down to the clavicle. Check the Trapizod muscle along the next and nodes. Finally check the thyroid cartilage for any abnormalities.
I passed off my Flucrum and health history PE today :) YAY!!!
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