Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. May not be reproduced or posted to a publicly accessible website. 100 Anatomy & Physiology Essentials Lab Manual Landmark Identification Landmark Clinician 1 Clinician 2 W. Posterior tibialis tendon □ □ X. Fibularis longus and brevis tendons □ □ Y. Calcaneal (Achilles) tendon □ □ Z. Plantar fascia □ □ Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Conclusions 8. Which palpations were most difficult for you to accomplish? Why? _ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Which palpations were easiest to accomplish? Why? _ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Name at least two soft tissue injuries or conditions that can be initially diagnosed through palpation. _ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wrap-Up Surface anatomy is key to many physical exams and diagnoses. Understanding where anatomical structures lie deep to the skin will not only benefit your clinical skills but also help you understand patient complaints. When patients point to a specific region stating they have pain, palpation will allow you to determine what type of structure (organ, soft tissue, or bone) might be the cause of their pain.