Press down just below the left costal margin with your right hand while asking the patient to take a deep breath. It may help to use your left hand to lift the lower rib cage and flank. The spleen is not normally palpable on most individuals.
Press down just below the left costal margin with your right hand while asking the patient to take a deep breath. It may help to use your left hand to lift the lower rib cage and flank. The spleen is not normally palpable on most individuals.
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