In medicine, inspection (Latin word "Inspectio" or the act of beholding) is the thorough and unhurried visualization of the client. This requires the use of the naked eye.

During inspection, the examiner observes:

External signs:

Body features and symmetry appearance

Nutritional state or weight

Skin color

Frequency and volume of breaths during respiration

Movement of the abdomen and each side of the chest during respiration

Hair distribution

divercation of recti muscle

umbilicus (site-shape-color-infiltration)

Gait and manner of speaking

Gross Deviation:

Abnormal contour

Scars and striae

Visible masses

Discoloration

Swelling

Tremor