With _____, or tapping on the chest, the note raised and the vibration felt give clues to the state of the underlying lung and pleura.

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Percussion involves tapping on the chest to produce sounds and vibrations that can give insight into the underlying lung and pleura. Auscultation involves listening to breath sounds, inspection involves visually assessing the chest, and palpation involves using touch to feel for abnormalities or tenderness.

With _____, or Tapping on the Chest, the Note Raised