To examine the posterior thorax,percuss two or three strikes,starting at the right lung apex along the top of the shoulder,and

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To perform posterior thoracic percussion,begin by percussing the right lung apex located along the top of the shoulder.Two or three percussion strikes should be struck along this area.Repeat the process on the left lung apex.Note the sound produced from each percussion strike and compare the sounds from each.If different sounds are produced,or if the sound is not resonant,then pathology is suggested.

To Examine the Posterior Thorax,percuss Two or Three Strikes,starting at the Right