“During the examination, the clinician should palpate the skin for temperature changes.”

“As reelers, the boys dip their hands into scalding water and palpate the silk cocoons, sensing by touch whether the fine silk threads have loosened enough to be unwound.”

“The physician palpates the joint line on the dorsum of the foot and passively flexes and extends the toe to locate the joint line.”

“If one palpates the cephalic vein and rotates toward the ulnar side of the hand over the radius, one can feel a small spaghetti-sized nerve roll between the fingers.”

“On physical examination, a swollen, fluid-filled sac is noted and palpated over the olecranon.”

“If deep tissue damage is also present, the area may be indurated or boggy when palpated.”

“The cubital fossa was palpated and the median cubital vein was readily located, facilitated by the Sailor repeatedly making a fist.”

“She loved to plunge her fingers in her own gently simmering creations, palpating and inhaling them.”

“To estimate the blood pressure by palpating the radial artery is most deceptive.”

“The impulse is heaving, pushing the palpating hand forcibly up from the chest wall.”