Ballottement -

The patella is already in contact with the bone; there is no sensation of floating or clicking.

While maintaining pressure with the first hand, use the index finger of the other hand to sharply push the patella downward toward the femur (thigh bone). Findings: ballottement

In pregnancy, ballottement is a "probable sign" used to detect the fetus as it floats in amniotic fluid. The patella is already in contact with the

Performed by applying a sharp tap to the abdominal wall to feel the fetus move away and return. 3. Abdominal Ballottement ballottement