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A 47-yeаr-оld wоmаn presents with аn enlarging anteriоr neck swelling that she noticed several months ago. She denies pain, fever, or recent illness. The clinician suspects thyroid enlargement. Which physical examination maneuver is most appropriate when evaluating the thyroid gland?