Using the fingertips to lightly press on the patient's body is an exam tool known as:

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Palpation involves using the fingertips to feel for abnormalities or changes in the body, such as swelling or tenderness. Percussion involves tapping on the body to elicit sounds that may indicate underlying issues, auscultation involves listening to sounds within the body (such as with a stethoscope), and compression involves applying pressure to an area (such as with a tourniquet).

Using the Fingertips to Lightly Press on the Patient's Body