INSPECTION AND PALPATION OF THE HEAD

Protecting Human Research Participants NIH Office of Extramural Research
August 13, 2022
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August 13, 2022

INSPECTION AND PALPATION OF THE HEAD

The first part of head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat (HEENT) that you will assess is the head. You inspect for general shape and size, symmetry, expression, and abnormal features. Palpate the temporomandibular joint as the client opens and closes their mouth while feeling for popping and tenderness.