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Auscultation is a medical technique used to listen to the internal sounds of the body, typically with a stethoscope. It is a fundamental diagnostic tool employed by healthcare professionals to assess the condition of various organs and systems. The primary focus of auscultation is often the heart, lungs, and bowels. By carefully listening to the sounds produced by these organs, a clinician can detect abnormalities that may indicate disease or dysfunction.
Cardiac auscultation involves listening to heart sounds, such as the "lub-dub" of the valves closing. Abnormalities
Abdominal auscultation is used to assess bowel sounds, which are produced by the movement of intestinal contents.