Kenhub Anatomy Pictorial

Clinical Exam Tests 5 core methods across systems steps → normal → abnormal → quick examples → pitfalls 🔎 INSPECTION General Survey & Vitals Steps Observe build, posture, hygiene, hydration, gait/steps, affect/mental state, speech. Check vitals: BP, HR, RR, Temp, SpO 2 , weight/BMI. Expose appropriately; ensure good lighting. Normal Comfortable, oriented, normal complexion, stable gait. Abnormal & Examples Pallor (anemia), jaundice (hepatobiliary), central cyanosis (hypoxemia). Edema (cardiac/renal/hepatic), cachexia (musc wastage-malignancy/CHF), diaphoresis (sweating-ACS, sepsis). Abnormal gait (Parkinsonian, hemiplegic, ataxic). ...

  Master Clinical Exam Guide — System-wise + USMLE Pearls CE Master Clinical Exam Guide System-wise bedside steps for the 5 core methods — Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation, Functional Testing — with normal vs abnormal findings & high-yield clinical pearls. 🧭 General Survey & Vitals ▸ 🔎 Inspection Steps Approach with hand hygiene; observe build, posture, distress, hydration, hygiene, gait, speech, mental status. Normal Comfortable, oriented, stable gait, appropriate affect. Abnormal Pallor, cyanosis, jaundice, edema, cachexia, diaphoresis, lethargy, anxiety, toxic look. Examples Central cyanosis → hypoxemia; generalized edema → nephrotic/cardiac/hepatic causes. Pitfa...