II. Determining the Status Praesens. 



To determine pathological phenomena we resort to all 

 those methods which throw light upon the physical state and 

 functions of the different organs. In doing this we should 

 endeavor to follow a definite plan and not proceed without 

 system. The following methods are generally employed and 

 in the order given : 



1. Inspection. 



In examining the different parts of the body it is always 

 best that we first regard that which can be observed with the 

 unaided eye. Students are apt to lay their hands upon the 

 patient too soon. Superficial abnormalities are described ac- 

 cording to their seat, size, color and other external manifesta- 

 tions ; the size and form usually being compared with common 

 objects, unless an exact description is desired when actual 

 measurements are made. 



The odor emitted by the se- and excretions and the res- 

 pirations is also noted. 



In designating the seat of visible pathological conditions 

 the exact anatomical region occupied by them should be indi- 

 cated. 



Regions of the Body. 



I. Head. 



A. Face. 



1. Nasal region with dorsum of nose, tip of nose, 



nasal openings. [Nostrils]. 



2. Labial region, with upper and lower lips, inter- 



labial space and chin. 



3. Buccal region. 



4. Infraorbital region. 



