For some people, the annual physical examination is a source of reassurance that they're as healthy as they feel. Others see it as an alarm system, to catch health problems before they become serious.

Some things you can expect during your physical exam are:

History
Vital Signs
General Appearance
Heart Exam
Lung Exam
Head and Neck Exam
Abdominal Exam
Neurological Exam
Dermatological Exam
Extremities Exam
Laboratory Tests

Testicular Exam
Hernia Exam
Penis Exam
Prostate Exam

Female Physical Exam:

Breast Exam
Pelvic Exam

WebMD. (2009, July 02). Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/annual-physical-examinations