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The purpose of a physical examination is to identify any health issues by using the senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. It is done to gather factual information and compare it against opinion. A thorough examination from head to toe is crucial for a precise diagnosis. A physical examination should be conducted using a methodical technique. Physical examination techniques that are often employed include visual inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation, smelling, and clinical measuring. Starting with the scalp, head, eye, nose, ears, neck, lymph nodes, chest, belly, back, limbs, and body reflexes, the systematic examination is performed from head to toe.