Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Physical Education

Objectives of Clinical Palpation

According to Philip Greenman, the primary objectives of palpation are:

• To detect normal or abnormal tissue texture.
• To examine the symmetry of anatomical structures.
• To detect and assess changes in movement quality, flow, and feel.
• To determine the position in space of various structures.
• To detect and evaluate pathological changes.

Tactile Discrimination and Sensory Areas

Tactile discrimination is defined as the minimum distance between two point stimuli that are perceptible as distinct. The areas of the body with the greatest capacity for discrimination (high capacity of 1-3 mm) are the tongue, the lips, and the fingertips.

Sensory Receptors and Stimuli Types

• Mechanoreceptors: Indicate mechanical deformation.
• Proprioceptors:

1 Powers of the Principality of Asturias

a) Administration of Asturian Sports

The exercise of powers in the field of sport is recognized by the Autonomous Communities under the Statute of Autonomy (Part I: The Powers of the Principality of Asturias, Article 10.1). The Principality of Asturias has exclusive jurisdiction in matters detailed below:

23. Sport and Recreation.

b) The Governing Council

As the governing body of the sports administration of the Principality of Asturias, the Governing Council has the following powers:

• Set the general guidelines for planning and implementation of the sports policy of Asturias.
• Develop cooperation with the State Administration and Local Government.
• Approve construction plans and improvements of sports facilities