7 Conclusion Although the major part of this book is devoted to encouraging readers to acquire anatomical knowledge through familiarization with the surface markings of underlying tissues, its principal aim is to promote the development of manual skills to improve clinical practice. If the suggested manoeuvres have been carried out, a thorough knowledge of the surface markings will have been gained together with an increased awareness of the sense of touch and the consequent improvement of palpation techniques. This knowledge will be invaluable to all practitioners during their subsequent clinical practice. These palpation skills will, of course, be developed further with regular practice in which exploration of the basic techniques can take place. Regular evaluation and modification of all techniques will be crucial if improvement in performance is to be achieved. Indeed, the benefits of continually upgrading palpation skills extend far beyond the clinical setting. The activities of many skilled craftspeople provide excellent examples of highly developed manual skills. It may be useful to consider the following examples in which observation of the activities of craftspeople confirms their awareness of the importance of tactile input and the high level of skill in manual dexterity: • the care with which a carpenter approaches the task of preparing and working on a piece of wood Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Related Related posts: Palpation: Definition, application and practice The abdomen The thorax The head and neck Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Fields Anatomy, Palpation and Surface Markings Jun 11, 2016 | Posted by admin in ANATOMY | Comments Off on Conclusion Full access? Get Clinical Tree
7 Conclusion Although the major part of this book is devoted to encouraging readers to acquire anatomical knowledge through familiarization with the surface markings of underlying tissues, its principal aim is to promote the development of manual skills to improve clinical practice. If the suggested manoeuvres have been carried out, a thorough knowledge of the surface markings will have been gained together with an increased awareness of the sense of touch and the consequent improvement of palpation techniques. This knowledge will be invaluable to all practitioners during their subsequent clinical practice. These palpation skills will, of course, be developed further with regular practice in which exploration of the basic techniques can take place. Regular evaluation and modification of all techniques will be crucial if improvement in performance is to be achieved. Indeed, the benefits of continually upgrading palpation skills extend far beyond the clinical setting. The activities of many skilled craftspeople provide excellent examples of highly developed manual skills. It may be useful to consider the following examples in which observation of the activities of craftspeople confirms their awareness of the importance of tactile input and the high level of skill in manual dexterity: • the care with which a carpenter approaches the task of preparing and working on a piece of wood Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Related Related posts: Palpation: Definition, application and practice The abdomen The thorax The head and neck Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Fields Anatomy, Palpation and Surface Markings Jun 11, 2016 | Posted by admin in ANATOMY | Comments Off on Conclusion Full access? Get Clinical Tree
