DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE 

 APPARATUS. 



EXAMINATION OP THE DIGESTIVE APPARATUS. 



In making an examination of the digestive apparatus we have 

 to consider, besides the loss of appetite, the following points : 

 The Condition of the Mouth and Throat. The examination 



Fig. 3. 



—vimemi'^^ 



Holding tlie moutli open with tapes. 



of these parts requires a good light, such as daylight, or a clear 

 lamp. This can be accomplished by means of a perforated laryn- 

 geal mirror (Fig. 4.) or any reflecting mirror. The most con- 

 venient and practical light is the pocket electric light with a con- 

 denser in the front lense. 



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