Answer:
Percussion
Explanation:
Percussion is one of the five methods (Palpation, Inquiry,auscultation, inspection & percussion) of clinical examination which is used to determine the structures underlying any surface by tapping on it slowly with fingers, any light & small instruments, hands etc.
It is commonly used for assessing the condition of thorax and abdomen. By using this method a physician is able to drive information regarding the size , border, consistency, fluid presence etc. of underlying structure.
