The brachial pulse may be palpated in the cubital fossa just medial to the tendon. The alveolar plate may exhibit crepitus when palpated. The radial artery can be palpated anteriorly at the wrist(not in the snuffbox). These are the bony surfaces palpated just lateral to the spinous processes. In clinical applications, the sternal angle can be palpated at the T4 vertebral level. It is most easily palpated (felt) with the knee partially flexed. Psoas can be palpated with active flexion of the hip. Due to the vast musculature of the thigh the shaft can not be palpated. Colored spheres on bones indicate palpated skeletal landmarks. Vaginal cysts can often be palpated (felt) by a clinician. It can also be palpated in the volar (palmar) hand/wrist. The scaphoid can be palpated at the base of the anatomical snuff box. Next, the cervix is palpated to check position, size, consistency, and mobility. Each level of the lumbar spine should be palpated. The suture can be palpated just lateral to the eye.