crepitation

Crepitation, and in some cases fissures, may be easily detected.

Torpedoes are tied to their tails; fire-crackers surround them with circles of crepitation and flame.

True crepitation is recognizable by the characteristic vibration which is interpreted by tactile sense.

They are usually sub-periosteal and when the periosteum is left intact or nearly so, no crepitation is discernible.

However, unless undue swelling exists, the exact location of the crepitation is recognized without serious difficulty.