Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. May not be reproduced or posted to a publicly accessible website. 68 Anatomy & Physiology Essentials Lab Manual Results As you successfully palpate each landmark, check it off in the chart to keep track of your progress. Landmark Identification Landmark Clinician 1 Clinician 2 A. Nasal bone □ □ B. Frontal bone □ □ C. Mandibular condyle □ □ D. Zygomatic arch □ □ E. Spinous process of a cervical vertebra □ □ F. Jugular notch □ □ G. Distal end of the clavicle □ □ H. Acromion process □ □ I. Greater tubercle of the humerus □ □ J. Olecranon process □ □ K. Lateral epicondyle of the humerus □ □ L. Scaphoid bone □ □ M. Distal phalanx of the fourth digit □ □ N. Anterior superior iliac spine □ □ O. Iliac crest □ □ P. Posterior superior iliac spine □ □ Q. Greater trochanter of the femur □ □ R. Medial condyle of the femur □ □ S. Patella □ □ T. Tibial tuberosity □ □ U. Head of fibula □ □ V. Medial malleolus □ □ W. Lateral malleolus □ □ X. Calcaneal tuberosity □ □ Y. Base (styloid process) of the 5th metatarsal □ □ Z. Proximal phalanx of the hallux □ □ Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Conclusions 1. Which palpations were most difficult for you to accomplish? Why? _ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Which palpations were easiest to accomplish? Why? _ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Name at least two skeletal 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 benefit not only your clinical skills but also in understanding your patients’ complaints. When a patient points 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.