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==Limbs==

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[[Image:Lizard_stand.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''In a new area, such as a consulting room, a healthy lizard will stand so that it is supporting its bodyweight (for a quick getaway if an opening appears)''' (Copyright © RVC and its licensors, Sean Bobbit, Sue Evans, Andrew Devare and Claire Moore. All rights reserved)]]

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Assess the tone and strength of skeleton and muscle.

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* Assess the tone and strength of skeleton and muscle.

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* Palpate for abnormal swelling or masses, especially in the joints.

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* Decide if swellings are bone (fibrous periosteal reactions or fractures) or soft tissue (includes abscesses).

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* Flex and extend joints individually and assess for range of movement and pain.

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* Check digits for retained skin and digital necrosis.

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* Assess withdrawal reflex by pinching a digit.

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Note: Muscle twitching may be associated with [[Lizard Metabolic Bone Disease|'''MBD''']] page.

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~~In the new area, such as a consulting room, a healthy~~

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~~lizard will stand so that it is supporting its bodyweight~~

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~~(for a quick getaway if an opening appears!)~~

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~~Palpate for abnormal swelling or masses, especially in the joints. Decide if swellings are bone (fibrous periosteal reactions or fractures) or soft tissue (includes abscesses).~~

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~~Flex and extend joints individually and assess for range of movement and pain.~~

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~~Check digits for retained skin and digital necrosis.~~

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~~Assess withdrawal reflex by pinching a digit.~~

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Muscle twitching may be associated with MBD.

==Coelomic cavity (thorax/abdomen)==

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