lesions - Abnormal changes or damage to tissues in the body, often used to describe skin abnormalities or injuries., vital signs/vitals - Measurements of essential body functions, including temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate, which indicate overall health status., Vagus nerve - A cranial nerve that controls various bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and lung function., Ophthalmic nerve - A branch of the trigeminal nerve responsible for providing sensory innervation to the eye and surrounding structures., Visceral examination - Assessment of internal organs and structures within the body, typically conducted through physical examination or diagnostic procedures., Upper extremity - The part of the body consisting of the arms, including the shoulders, arms, elbows, wrists, and hands., Lower extremity - The part of the body consisting of the legs, including the hips, thighs, knees, ankles, and feet., Dorsalis pedis pulse - Pulse located on the top of the foot, near the ankle, used to assess blood flow to the lower extremities., Posterior tibial pulse - Pulse located behind the medial malleolus (tibial side) of the ankle, used to assess blood flow to the foot and lower leg., anterior - Referring to the front or forward-facing side of the body or a structure., posterior - Referring to the back or rear-facing side of the body or a structure., Urinary tract - The organs and structures involved in the production, storage, and elimination of urine from the body, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra., GI tract - The gastrointestinal tract, also known as the digestive tract, consisting of the organs and structures involved in digestion and nutrient absorption, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus., turgor - The elasticity or firmness of skin tissue, often assessed by pinching or lifting the skin to determine hydration levels and overall health status.,

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