It consists of visual examination of the abdomen with note made of the shape of the abdomen, skin abnormalities, abdominal masses, and the movement of the abdominal wall with respiration. User can examine the gastrointestinal system by inspecting, by clicking on each parameters, and noting down the respective responses by the simulated virtual activity.
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Simulation Type |
Condition, Using graphics |
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Gender Specific |
No, Common for both genders |
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Condition Simulated |
Shape of the abdomen (distention) , umbilicus (discoloration), skin abnormalities (spider nevus, scars), abdominal masses (simulated), and the movement of the abdominal wall with respiration are shown. |
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Procedure |
● The system will display the patient’s anterior view. ● User can click the areas of the abdomen to inspect from the bottom panel of the screen. ● System will display the characteristics of each selected areas. |