What can be assessed using percussion?
A) Borders of the heart
B) Movement of the diaphragm during expiration
C) Borders of the liver
D) Rectal distension
Ans: A
Feedback: Percussion allows the examiner to assess such normal anatomic details as the borders of the heart and the movement of the diaphragm during inspiration. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they cannot be assessed by percussion.
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