Which area is used to examine the limbs?

• A. Extremities
• B. Head
• C. Abdomen
• D. Chest

Answer: (A)

Extremities are the parts of the body that include the arms and legs. When the focus is on examining the limbs, clinicians refer to the extremities and assess things like movement, strength, sensation, pulses, color, temperature, and any swelling or deformities. The other regions—head, chest, and abdomen—pertain to different areas and systems, not the limbs, so the term that specifically covers arms and legs is extremities.