Articles used for physical Examination

Name of Article Purpose

Thermometer For assessing the temperature

Sphygmomanometer For assessing the blood pressure

Laryngoscope For assessing the larynx

Stethoscope For listening to the various body sounds

Weighing machine For measuring the weight

Ophthalmoscope For examination of the eye

Fetoscope For listening to the fetal heart sounds

Tongue depressor For visualization of mouth and throat

Nasal speculum For examining the nostrils

Tuning fork For assessing the hearing condition

Vaginal speculum For examining female genital organs

Flashlight To visualize any body part and to check pupil reaction

Percussion hammer For testing reflexes

Proctoscope For examining the rectum

Otoscope For examining the ear

Pharyngeal retractor For visualizing pharynx

Tape measure For measuring height and various circumferences