Test: Thoracic Palpation - Joints

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Background/Purpose

There are many joints to assess within the thorax.
These include
Intersegmental spinal joints
Costovertebral joints
Sterno-costal joints

Procedure

Palpate the joints of the thoracic area.
Performed: Bilaterally

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Palpate the joints of the thoracic spine.

Criteria

• Springy end feel
• No pain

Measurement

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LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail