Feeling structures with your fingertips is called _________,whereas tapping on the body and listening for sounds of abnormalities is called ____________.

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Palpation involves using the hands to feel body parts during a physical examination, while percussion involves tapping on the body surface to identify the underlying structure's density or to detect the presence of abnormal fluid or masses.

Feeling Structures with Your Fingertips Is Called _________,Whereas Tapping on the Body