When using mediate or indirect percussion, which technique is appropriate?
a. Place the palmar surface of the nondomi-nant hand on the body surface, with the fingers held together.
b. Place the palmar surface of the nondomi-nant hand on the body surface, with the fingers slightly spread apart.
c. Place the ulnar surface of the nondomi-nant hand on the body surface, with the fingers together.
d. Place the ulnar surface of the nondomi-nant hand on the body surface, with the fingers slightly spread apart.
B
The palmar surface of the nondominant (stationary) hand should rest against the body surface, with the fingers spread slightly. A helpful tip to improve elicitation of correct tones is to hyper-extend the middle finger of the stationary hand and place the distal interphalangeal joint firmly against the body surface. This lifting of the fingertip avoids dampening of the vibratory sounds.
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