Musculoskeletal system
CHAPTER 18 Musculoskeletal system Karen G. Duderstadt; and Naomi A. Schapiro The assessment of the musculoskeletal system is challenging in pediatrics because of the variations in growth and development and…
Neurological system
CHAPTER 19 Neurological system Karen G. Duderstadt For the pediatric health care provider, monitoring the development of the nervous system is one of the most important aspects of assessment in…
Abdomen and rectum
CHAPTER 14 Abdomen and rectum Victoria F. Keeton The assessment of the abdomen and rectum involves the evaluation of multiple organ systems and functions including the gastrointestinal, renal, vascular, endocrine,…
Heart and vascular system
CHAPTER 7 Heart and vascular system Elizabeth Tong; and Patricia O’Brien Embryological development The heart begins to form in the fetus by the end of the third week after conception….
Male genitalia
CHAPTER 15 Male genitalia Angel K. Chen The pediatric physical examination is not complete without a thorough evaluation of the developing genitalia. Routine surveillance of the genitourinary system is equally…
Female genitalia
CHAPTER 17 Female genitalia Erica Bisgyer Monasterio; and Naomi A. Schapiro The female genital examination is a recommended yet an under-performed part of the routine physical for pediatric and adolescent…
Nose, mouth, and throat
CHAPTER 13 Nose, mouth, and throat Patricia Jackson Allen A thorough assessment of the nose, mouth, and throat is an essential part of the pediatric physical examination. Infants and children…
Male and female breast
CHAPTER 16 Male and female breast Erica Bisgyer Monasterio; and Naomi A. Schapiro Male and female breast development is similar until puberty; therefore, the examination of both boys and girls…
