listening for sounds produced within the body, chiefly to assess the condition of the thoracic or abdominal organs and vessels such as the heart, lungs, aorta, and intestines. Fetal heart tones can also be monitored during pregnancy by auscultation with a specialized stethoscope.
BMPs are separated into two broad categories: source control and treatment. As the name implies, source control BMPs prevent contaminants from entering water bodies or
Obesity is frequently subdivided into categories: 1  Class 1: BMI of 30 to < 35. 2  Class 2: BMI of 35 to < 40. 3  Class 3: BMI of 40 or higher. Class 3 obesity is sometimes categorized as âextremeâ or âsevereâ obesity. Note: At an individual level, BMI can be used as a screening tool but is not diagnostic of the body fatness or the health of an individual.