Question

what is tympany?
a short, flat, low - pitched sound heard on percussion over the muscles
a high - pitched drum - like sound heard on percussion over a hollow viscous, such as the stomach
a soft, high - pitched sound generally heard over bones, muscles, and tumors
a loud booming sound of short duration heard on percussion over the lungs
a high - pitched hollow sound usually heard over normal lung tissue

Explanation:

Tympany is a high - pitched drum - like sound produced by percussion over a hollow viscus like the stomach. It is characteristic of air - filled spaces in the body during percussion examination.

Answer:

A high - pitched drum - like sound heard on percussion over a hollow viscous, such as the stomach