A patient comes to the health clinic complaining of cough, wheezing, and chest tightness. You are going to assess for posterior symmetrical expansion. Where will you place your hands?

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Posterior symmetrical expansion is typically assessed by placing the hands on the lower thoracic region, around thoracic vertebrae 9 or 10, to effectively evaluate lung expansion during respiration.

A Patient Comes to the Health Clinic Complaining of Cough