Question

which statement is true regarding percussion of the abdomen? castell point is useful in assessing liver size. tympani or resonance is found with percussion over the liver. diffuse tympani of the abdomen is normal. dullness is noted over solid organs and tympani is noted over air in the bowels. dullness is noted over air in the bowels.

Explanation:

• Castell point is not related to liver - size assessment. Tympani or resonance is not found over the liver as it is a solid organ and gives dullness on percussion. Diffuse tympany of the abdomen is normal as the intestines contain air. Dullness is noted over solid organs like the liver and spleen, and tympany is noted over air - filled structures like the bowels. Dullness is not noted over air in the bowels.

Answer:

Dullness is noted over solid organs and tympani is noted over air in the bowels.