# Physical Exam Essentials

> Quick reference for patient physical exam techniques and findings. (iPhone/iPad app by Hipposoft, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physical-exam-essentials/id343091870 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hipposoft, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/314644548)
- Category: Medical, Reference
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 93 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 10.2 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-12-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physical-exam-essentials/id343091870/reviews.md

## What is Physical Exam Essentials?

**Now available for iPad!**
Physical Exam Essentials is your source for a quick overview of the patient physical exam. This is the ‘must-have’ reference app for anyone studying, practicing or interested in medicine. Never forget important exam techniques again. Click “…More” to learn why you should download this App today!

***** An Essential medical app
“As a third year, this has become one of my essential apps that is on the homepage of my iPhone. Along with epocrates, eyechart, and imurmur, I use this multiple times a week. It’s comprehensive and simple to navigate! A must buy!”
- doc someday 

***** Ultimate quick and dirty
“Great for medical students or anyone who might need to brush up on a comprehensive physical exam. Complete with pictures of normals and detailed instructions, you will never go into an OSCE or examine a patient without knowing what to do. Great app!”
- Rob Kaye 

Maybe you’re in medical school with exams coming up. After gallons of coffee and many sleepless nights spent pouring over notes and textbooks, you still wonder if you’re going to make it.

Preparing for a career in medicine requires learning a daunting amount of information and technique. When facing an important test of your knowledge and abilities, like the physical examination of a patient, nerves can derail all of your memorization and confidence, in a hurry.

You know the material; you just need a little last minute boost and memory jogger to quell the stage fright. That’s where Physical Exam Essentials comes to the rescue. 

This application lets you look up selected terms, view illustrations of physical exam maneuvers, read the Clinical Correlates to discover the significance of certain findings and find descriptions of special tests. Physical Exam Essentials even offers a guide for describing your findings.

Physical Exam Essentials is not a comprehensive medical reference. Rather, it is a handy overview resource that is perfect for medical students, pre-meds, health professionals and anyone who practices or has an interest in medicine. Conveniently located on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, this application provides quick, easy-to-use reviews of procedures and techniques for 14 different categories:

* The Health History

* The General Survey

* Skin and Nails

* HEENT and Neck

* Thorax and Lungs

* Breast and Axillae

* Cardiovascular Exam

* Peripheral Vascular System

* Abdominal Exam

* Male G*******a, Anus, Rectum, Prostate

* Female G*******a, Anus, Rectum

* Mental Status Exam

* Cranial Nerves

* Neurological Exam


As you can see, Physical Exam Essentials has got you covered for examining your patients. That’s not all, though. Just look at some of the other features you get!

* Attractive, easy to navigate interface
* Look up certain selected terms in Wikipedia, Google, or Google images

* Pictures in each section help to illustrate physical exam maneuvers

* Includes "Clinical Correlates" which highlight the significance of certain physical exam findings

* "Presentation Tips" included to help you describe your findings

* Includes descriptions of special tests that are not usually performed in a routine physical exam

* Content and images added and updated regularly


Forget carrying those heavy textbooks everywhere you go. Sometimes, all you need is your iDevice and Physical Exam Essentials.

Download this amazingly helpful application now. You and your patients will be glad that you did.

## Key features

- Quick overview of patient physical exams
- Illustrations of exam maneuvers
- Clinical Correlates for findings
- Descriptions of special tests
- Guide for describing findings
- 14 different examination categories

## What do users think of Physical Exam Essentials?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great quick reference
- 👍 Useful for studying
- 👍 Good for medical students
- 👍 Informative content
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Good value for price
- 👍 Helpful for quick review
- 👍 Good for last-minute cramming
- 👍 Comprehensive for its purpose
- 👍 Good links to keywords/wiki
- 👍 Concise presentation of info

**Cons**

- 👎 Lacks depth/superficial content
- 👎 Outdated interface/design
- 👎 Annoying disclaimer/ads
- 👎 Not comprehensive enough
- 👎 Poorly formatted
- 👎 Basic material
- 👎 Not worth the price
- 👎 Incomplete structure
- 👎 Looks horrible on newer devices
- 👎 Too basic for training
- 👎 Lacks important tests

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App no longer works after iOS update
- Doesn't work
- Download issue
- Incorrect abdominal quadrants labelling
- Advertisements on a PAID app
- New version includes advertisements
- Disclaimer popping up constantly

**Most requested features**

- MSK section
- Ability to change font size
- Update app overall
- Add musculoskeletal system
- Add MSK section with specific tests
- Improve interface design
- Optimize for newer iOS versions
- Add more detail/explanations
- Add trial/demo option
- Add larger font option
- Add retina artwork
- Add iPhone 6/6 Plus support
- Add musculoskeletal exam
- Add tabs for inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
- Explain non-normal findings
- Explain techniques for performing exams
- Add more pictures
- Add dark mode option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 93)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physical-exam-essentials/id343091870/reviews.md

### 3/5 — No MSK section.

*2023-07-03*

I hope I can get an update with MSK section!

### 5/5 — Fab reference

*2022-11-16, version 3.0*

This is an excellent app. All the components of a good and thorough exam are here. It’s a great way to get organized, and to reference special tests that aren’t used everyday. Excellent bang for the buck. The previous 1 star review is bogus.

### 3/5 — Ottima idea di partenza, ma scarno di contenuti

*2019-04-24, version 3.0*

Buona idea, ottima grafica, ma servono molti più contenuti..
Da aggiornare

### 1/5 — Disappointment

*2018-10-07, version 3.0*

Really insufficient and has a bad design. Totally not as good as Murmur Pro or Lab Values+. I am dissappointed.

### 3/5 — Good app

*2018-09-01*

It is a very good and useful app, but it lacks one feature - ability to change a font size. My eyes are sore, even reading from iPad Pro 10,5”. That’s why I gave only 3 stars

### 1/5 — Not supported in ages.

*2017-12-19*

The app looks horrible on newer devices, would advice against buying it. If updated would a pretty decent app.

### 2/5 — Needs MSK section!!!

*2016-10-17*

Users have been asking for an MSK section for a while, how hard is it to add it? The MSK exams are one of the most commonly used and this app is just not complete without it.

### 3/5 — Needs updating

*2016-07-07*

It's a solid app for beginning practitioners. Need to update the app overall and there is no musculoskeletal section. Please update

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2015-10-19*

New iOS update and the app no longer works

### 2/5 — Wqfsa

*2015-01-21*

Does not have musculoskeletal system

## Frequently asked questions about Physical Exam Essentials

### What does Physical Exam Essentials do?

Physical Exam Essentials provides a quick overview of patient physical exams, helping users remember techniques and understand findings. It includes illustrations, clinical correlates, and descriptions of special tests across 14 different medical categories.

### Who is this app for?

This app is designed for medical students, pre-meds, health professionals, and anyone who practices or has an interest in medicine. It serves as a handy overview resource for quick reviews of procedures and techniques.

### What are the key features of Physical Exam Essentials?

Key features include a quick overview of physical exams, illustrations of maneuvers, 'Clinical Correlates' to highlight the significance of findings, descriptions of special tests, and a guide for describing findings. It covers 14 different examination categories.

### Is this app available on multiple devices?

Yes, the app is available for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, making it a convenient reference tool on various Apple devices.

### What is the cost of Physical Exam Essentials?

Based on the provided information, the app is a paid application. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2018-01-17

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Updated for iOS 11 and iPhone X / Plus. Please delete your existing app and re-download this one.

### 2.5 — 2014-12-11

+ iOS 8 updates and bug fixes.
+ Improved in-app web browser experience.

### 2.4 — 2013-12-13

Bug Fix for iPads running iOS 7
Removed splash screen

### 2.3 — 2013-11-11

iOS 7 performance improved for both iPhone and iPads

### 2.2 — 2011-10-27

Minor ios 5 compatibility fixes

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