Anatomy of the breast tissue-components of the breast exam

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Module : Thorax Lung Breast and Regional Lymph system

Assessment of the breast: anatomy of the breast tissue; components of the breast exam; proper techniques of assessment of breast tissue and lymph nodes; assessment findings associated with breast pathology

Vocabulary associated with breast assessment abnormalities

Thorax: assessment of ribs: landmarks, anatomy of the rib cage and function

Lung sounds: what they are, what they mean, proper use of stethoscope and proper assessment techniques; understand the connection of the brain to respiration

Physical assessment of the thorax: anatomy and further assessment techniques beyond ausculation

Mediastinum anatomy

Terms: areola, gynecomastia, supernumerary nipple, tail of spence, anterior axillar, bronchi, crackles, rales, wheezes, mediastinum, resonance, midaxillary, hyperresonance, hypoxemia, kyphosis, midclavicular, apex, diaphragm, dyspnea

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