In some cases localised tenderness on Percussing the skull may be of assistance in indicating the site of the tumour.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
These latter organs, although occupying abdominal space, rise to a considerable height behind K L, the asternal ribs, a fact which should be borne in mind when Percussing the walls of the thorax and abdomen at this region.
"Surgical Anatomy"
Joseph Maclise